Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desaleng said, Ethiopia is eager to further strength ties with Kenya in the areas trade and investment, Ethiopian News Agency reported. The premier said this during his discussions on Wednesday, 31 July, 20013 with Kenyan business delegates who arrived in Addis Ababa.

He also said  it is timely to implement the special status agreement signed between Ethiopia and Kenya in 2012. The Premier further explained the need for the two countries to create strong economic ties to maximize the real benefit of investment exchange. Hailemariam also said, Ethiopia is undertaking massive infrastructure and energy development efforts as part of its commitment in the implementation of the special status agreement. 

Mrs. Phyllis Jepkosgei, Leader of the business delegation and Cabinet Secretary Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism, said, Kenyan businesses will involve in trade, and investment in the areas of manufacturing, agriculture, leather industry, chemicals sectors, among others.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency