In a bid to bolster its economic growth, Ethiopia is reaching out to Japanese investors, as part of its broader effort to diversify international partnerships.
This move is a key component of the country’s economic reforms, which aim to attract foreign investment and stimulate development.
Recently, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr. Gedion Timothewos met with Japanese Ambassador Shibata Hironori to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and exploring investment opportunities.
The meeting highlighted the “age-old ties” between the two nations and emphasized the economic potential that Ethiopia offers to Japanese investors.
Dr. Timothewos invited Japanese companies to “explore the opportunities” arising from Ethiopia’s economic reforms, which include an open-door economic policy.
This policy aims to attract foreign investment and support the country’s development.
The meeting between the two diplomats reaffirmed their shared desire to deepen the historic partnership between Ethiopia and Japan. This partnership could be revitalized by the economic changes underway in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s efforts to strengthen ties with Japanese investors are part of a broader strategy to diversify its international partnerships.
The country is seeking to attract foreign investment to support its economic growth and development.
Japanese companies have already expressed interest in investing in Ethiopia, with a high-profile delegation of Japanese investors visiting the country earlier this year.