Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) together with his ministerial delegation arriving in China, Beijing on October 15 for an official State Visit. During his arrival in Beijing, Prime Minister, Abiy with First Lady Zinash Tayachew and his delegation,was accorded a warm welcome by the Government of China.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed receiving an official welcoming ceremony by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in his office.
The two leaders discussed on ways of enhancing economic cooperation between Ethiopia and China. PM Abiy and Premier Li Qiang presided over the signing of 12 cooperation agreements and 2 letters of intent in various fields.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew attending the Belt and Road Initiative welcoming banquet hosted by President Xi Jinping.
While addressing the Third Belt and Road Forum opening session, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said that the Belt and Raod Initiative strengthens Sino-African relations especially in infrastructural development within the African continent.
During his official state visit to China, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met President Xi Jinping and held a bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People with their respective delegations.
President Xi congratulated PM Abiy on Ethiopia’s accession to BRICS and announced the elevation of partnership between the two countries from Comprehensive and Enduring Strategic Cooperative Partnership level to an All-Weather Strategic Cooperation Partnership level.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appreciated Chinese investments in Ethiopia’s economy and encouraged more investments in agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, mining and Tourism.
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SUNDAY EDITION 22 OCTOBER 2023
