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President Mulatu Teshome and Chairman of the NPC Li Zhanshu met yesterday to discuss bilateral and regional issues.\u00a0Li Zhanshu said his country will continue its multi-sectoral development support for Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, Li said China gives priority to the bilateral ties with Ethiopia and needs Ethiopia to continue its pivotal role in Sino-Africa partnership. He expressed that China commended the peaceful election of the new Prime Minister and restoration of tranquillity and stability in Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

He also added that China is desirous for Ethiopia to further promote its leading role in shoring-up the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in general and its strategic partnership with China in particular.<\/p>\n

President Mulatu Teshome said on his part that China has been playing a key role in Ethiopia\u2019s economic and infrastructure development, adding that “Ethiopia is always ready to work in cooperation with China in various economic sectors.”<\/p>\n

Ethiopia\u2019s clear development policy and unreserved development support from countries like China have played a significant role in the country\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n

More than 624 investment projects are being run by Chinese companies with over 4 billion US dollar capital; thus created more than 100,000 jobs opportunities for local Ethiopians.<\/p>\n

President Mulatu appreciated China\u2019s multi-faceted contribution to infrastructure and industrial park developments in Ethiopia, which is a visible manifestation of Ethio-China partnership and expressed his confidence to further continue its support in the future.<\/p>\n

Li is a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and is one of China’s top decision-making bodies.<\/p>\n

Ethiopia\u00a0and China have been enjoying long historical ties since 1970.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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