Ethiopian PM Abiy discusses economic cooperation with Germany

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Tuesday announced discussing economic cooperation with Germany during a phone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

“Good phone call with Chancellor Angela Merkel on national and regional issues, including #COVID19, as well as, strengthening development and economic cooperation between #Ethiopia and Germany,” the prime minister tweeted.

According to the German Federal Foreign Office, Berlin considers Ethiopia to be a priority country for development cooperation, focusing on education, nutrition, agriculture, and natural resources protection.

Since 2019, both countries have been engaged in a reform partnership aimed at supporting Ethiopia’s domestic reforms, boost investment, and create jobs.