Dr Workneh meets with Turkish Economy Minister

Addis Ababa, December 28, 2016 (FBC) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu met with Minister of Economy of Turkey, Mr. Nihat Zeybekci today on the sidelines of the 7th Ethio-Turkey Joint Economic Forum held in Addis Ababa.
The ministers discussed on ways to further expedite the bilateral economic ties between the two countries.

The two sides underlined that the bilateral cooperation is moving in a steep upward trajectory.

Dr Workneh said that “We duly value our sisterly relation which is strategic not only in the economic sphere but also in various other frontiers.” “Turkey is part of our development journey,” the Minister added.

He further said the Awash – Kombolcha – Hara Gebeya railway project, which is being built by a Turkish company, lays the platform to move forward the bilateral relations of the two countries.

The Turkish Minister of Economy, Mr. Nihat Zeybekci said, “Turkish investors are employing Ethiopians and helping increase the country’s export as well as develop its economy”.

Expressing his country’s stance to bridge the gaps in the Ethio-Turkey trade balance, the Minister said, “With more investment, we intend to enhance Ethiopia’s production capacity and advance the country’s market share globally.”