An Ethiopian Investment Seminar under the theme, ‘Manufacturing investment and Development of Industrial Zone in Ethiopia,’ was held on December 17, 2015, in Tokyo, Japan, according to Ethiopian Herald.

The Seminar was co-organized by the Ethiopian Embassy and Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JIOI).

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr. Tedros Adhanom told seminar participants that Ethiopian government is committed to creating a business environment that ensures the platform for a smooth flow of Foreign Direct Investment and to the growth of industrial parks in major cities.

He further said among the advantages Ethiopia offers to investors are macro-economic stability, abundant natural resources and a trainable workforce.

Dr. Tedros added: “I would like to assure you continued support and facilitation by the relevant agencies in Ethiopia assist those interested to invest in our industrial parks.”

Ethiopian Ambassador to Japan Dr.Markos Tekle, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary briefed Japanese investors and companies on Ethiopia’s investment laws and the progress in industrial zones development.

Kenichi Ohno, a professor at Japan’s National Graduate Institute for policy studies, Junko Ishii, Director-General in charge of Industry and Business Development Support, Japan External Trade Organization and Endalkachew Sime, Deputy Secretary General-Operation, Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations offered a speech in the Seminar.

Source: Ethiopian Herald