ADDIS ABABA- The corridor development project has made Addis Ababa more attractive to diplomats, said Ambassador Tefera Shawul.
Former Ethiopian diplomat Ambassador Tefera Shawul told the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) that the project inspires leaders and diplomats from various African countries attending AU meetings in the city to return with their families in the future.
He emphasized that the city’s development plays a crucial role in boosting tourism. The government has undertaken significant renovations, including the historical palaces of Emperor Menelik II and Emperor Haile Selassie I, and similar efforts will continue to enhance tourist attractions and increase visitor inflow.
Today, Addis Ababa has become more attractive thanks to its ever-expanding hotels, modern roads, and other essential infrastructure built under the corridor development project, the former diplomat stated.
Ambassador Tefera also highlighted the ongoing construction of the African Village in Addis Ababa, along with new developments such as Kuriftu Hotel, recently inaugurated on the outskirts of the city. The hotel’s halls have been named after Ketema Yifru and Tsehafe Tiezaz Aklilu Habtewold, prominent political figures from the Haile Selassie I era.
“We Ethiopians should be proud of this. Even if we have differences on other issues, we must equally recognize the contributions of Ethiopian governments in the African context,” Ambassador Tefera said.
He further noted that Addis Ababa is undergoing dynamic change, which comes with sacrifices. However, efforts will be made to compensate for these sacrifices. “It is an issue that concerns all of us. We should contribute by keeping our surroundings clean and beautifying our homes.”
The corridor development project aims to transform Addis Ababa into a technologically advanced and sustainable urban center by enhancing infrastructure, improving public services, and creating a more efficient and livable city for both residents and visitors.
BY ESSEYE MENGISTE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY
