ADDIS ABABA (ENA) – Coffee is the pillar of Ethiopia’s economy as the sector is growing despite many challenges, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) remarked.
“Coffee is the pillar of our economy, and the progress we have made in its production reflects that,” PM Abiy wrote on X.
“We have accomplished the remarkable feat of producing 1 million tons, and domestic consumption has also risen significantly. Despite the many challenges we face, we continue to achieve much more in the coffee sector.”
Abiy called upon everyone involved to play their part in further advancing this vital industry.
Over the past six years, Ethiopia planted 8.5 billion coffee seedlings, demonstrating its commitment to growth, he affirmed.
For the Premier, efficient logistics are essential to the country’s coffee value chain, and value addition remains a crucial focus.
“Moving forward, we must dedicate ourselves to hard work and innovation to sustain and expand our successes,” PM Abiy noted.
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 2024
