Addis Ababa, 27 August 2014 (WIC) – Dr Mulatu Teshome, President of Federal Republic of Ethiopia, received a high-profile Qatari businessmen delegation headed by Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, chairman of Ezdan Holding Group, at the presidential palace in the capital Addis Ababa, yesterday.
Welcoming the Qatari delegation, President Mulatu stressed the need for further bolstering the economic cooperation between Qatar and Ethiopia. He said Ethiopian government is ready to offer all possible support to attract foreign investments and adopt a policy that protects investors and investments in the country.
For his part, Sheikh Dr Khalid expressed his happiness in meeting Ethiopian President. He described the visit as promising. Sheikh Dr Khalid hailed the efforts of the Republic of Ethiopia in encouraging investments that shall benefit both countries.
It’s glad to note that Ethiopia is really keen on attracting foreign investments from Qatar and ready to create an investment-friendly environment, he said.
Sheikh Dr Khalid said the visit was in response to the invitation of the Ethiopian government. It is an important occasion to discuss ideas, projects and investment opportunities with senior businessmen and a chance to display ways of cooperation to build mutual business and investment environment. There are broad opportunities to be explored in the banking, insurance, real estate development, health and communication sectors.
“Building long lasting strategic relationships in the private sector of both the countries will help open new markets in Qatar and Ethiopia and promote new Joint Ventures locally and internationally”, Sheikh Dr Khalid noted. (MENAFN – The Peninsula)