Addis Ababa, October 27, 2021 (Walta) – State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Redwan Hussein has discussed with leaders of South Korean Korean metal investment company based in Dukem.
Amb. Redwan has met today Shell H.Choo, the CEO of a South Korean metal investment company, EKOS STEEL MLL PLC.
During their discussions Amb. Redwan has appreciated the company’s investment activities in the manufacturing sector, which aligned with the government’s priority areas for developing the nation.
He said the government of Ethiopia is ready to provide the necessary support to their plan to build an industrial park in Ethiopia, urging them to prefer companies that are capable of transferring knowledge and technology.
Amb. Redwan has also pledged to create frequent contact with the company and address observed challenges together with relevant bodies.
Shell H.Choo on his part said that shared his experience of investing in Ethiopia and expressed his confidence to solve challenges with support the government.
He said the company has finalized preparations to host an exhibition of Korean Agricultural Machinery products in the upcoming November in Dukem town in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and stakeholders in Ethiopia.
According to Shell, the company has also planned to attract more South Korean investors to Ethiopia by working closely with the Ethiopian embassy in Seoul.