PM Abiy, his delegation receive a warm welcome in China
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) with his government delegation arrived in Beijing, China on Septermber 04,2024 to attend the 9th edition of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
While the Ethiopian Government delegation led by PM Abiy arrived in Beijing, the delegation received a warm welcome by the Government of China. PM Abiy and his delegation attended the FOCAC summit and it was learnt that China has announced partnerships in ten areas of cooperation with Africa, including trade, industrial cooperation, health, agriculture, connectivity, green development, and security.
PM Abiy discusses with President Xi
During the official state visit to China, to attend the 9th edition of FOCAC summit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met and held a discussion with the president of China, Xi Jinping on Wednesday, September 4. The two leaders meeting is their third one since August 2023.
Following the discussion, PM Abiy stated that the two sides held a valuable discussion and appreciated China’s continued and multifaceted support. The two countries are making siginificant strides in agriculture, manufacturing, industry, tourism, telecommunications and other sectors.
PM Abiy discusses with Chinese Premier
During his official state visit to China, Prime Minister Abiy Ahemd (PhD) also met Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The two sides discusses on exploring concrete ways to deepen Ethio-China partnership.
During his discussion with Li Qiang, PM Abiy expressed his desire to strengthen agricultural cooperation and explore support for the industrialization and digitalization efforts.
Bill Gates visits wheat farm in Ethiopia
Bill Gates arrived in Ethiopia this week, his second visit to Ethiopia since 2019, and visited a wheat farm around Bishoftu. Following his visit, he appreciated the hard work and innovative practices used in the communities.
Welcoming Bill Gates, PM Abiy appreciated the continued support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in advancing efforts in agriculture, health, and financial inclusion. Bill Gates current “visit, focusing on wheat cluster productivity and poultry farming, underscores the strengthening of the two countries’ partnership as Ethiopia remains steadfast on its path toward achieving food security.”
PM Abiy lays wreath at China People’s Heroes Monument
During his state visit to China, in addition to holding fruitful bilateral and multilateral discussions, PM Abiy Ahmed laid a wreath at the Monument to the People’s Heroes. His ministerial delegation also attended the wreath laying ceremony on Wednesday.
BY DARGIE KAHSAY
The Ethiopian Herald September 8/2024
