State Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Aklilu Hailemichael held discussions with Turkish investors.
A group of Turkish investors headed by Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ambassador Fatih Ulusoy discussed with Dr. Aklilu on ways of further expanding their investments in Ethiopia.
These group of investors include representatives from AYKA ADDIS and YAPI MERKEZI as well as other textile companies.
State Minister Dr. Aklilu Hailemichael took note of the key role Turkish companies are playing in Ethiopia in terms of creating employment opportunities, supporting the industrialization process in the country as well as facilitating technology transfer.
Ambassador Fatih Ulusoy on his part appreciated the commitment and support of the government of Ethiopia to Turkish investors.
Turkey, he said, would continue to be one of the major sources of FDI to Ethiopia.
The group of Turkish investors also commended the encouragement and support they have been receiving from the government of Ethiopia.
They reiterated their determination to work more closely with the government of Ethiopia.
The State Minister further said the government of Ethiopia would continue to extend support to Turkish investors.
state Minister Dr. Aklilu meets with Turkish investors
Ambassador Redwan appointed as ambassador of Ethiopia to Eritrea
Ambassador Redwan Hussien has been appointed as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Eritrea.
Prior to his current appointment, he was ambassador of Ethiopia to Ireland.
Ethiopia and Eritrea have formally restored relations this month, ending 20 years of enmity.
Leaders of the two countries have agreed to reopen embassies, develop ports, and restart commercial airline flights.
Eritrea reopened its embassy in Addis Ababa last Monday.
Ethiopian wins 2018 World Airline Awards for second year in row
Africa’s leading airline group, Ethiopian Airlines has secured top prize at the 2018 World Airline Awards being named the ‘Best Airline in Africa’ for the second time.
The award for ‘Best Airline in Africa’ was presented to Ethiopian at an award ceremony held at London’s iconic Langham Hotel on July in recognition of its continued rapid growth, increased profitability and its outstanding contribution to aviation development in Africa.
Group CEO Ethiopian, Tewolde Gebremariam said “We are thrilled to win the ‘African Airline of the Year Award for the second time.
It is testimony to the continued hard work of our committed team and the successful implementation of our airlines fast, profitable and sustainable growth plan, Vision 2025. We are highly honoured to receive this recognition from SKYTRAX.”
Ethiopian currently serve 55 African cities, the largest network in the continent, connecting them with each other and to more than 110 international destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas using state of the art aircraft offering superior on-board aircraft such as the B787s and A350s.
Commenting on the Awards, Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: “Passengers have voted Ethiopian Airlines Africa’s premier carrier for a second successive year and this is a simply fabulous achievement for the airline management and frontline staff.”
Ethiopian parliament approves amnesty law
In its urgent meeting held on Friday July 20, the Ethiopian parliament approved an amnesty law.
The law grants amnesty for individuals and groups either under investigation or convicted on treason, crime against the constitutional order and armed struggle.
The Council of Ministers endorsed the law last month and referred it to the parliament for approval.
The parliament passed the law with only one abstention.
The parliament also approved the appointment of eight members of the Ethiopian Press Agency Board
