Ethio-Canada Business Forum has been launched in Ethiopia’s capital on Thursday, June 16, 2016. The Forum is said to be aimed at advancing business, trade as well as investment between Ethiopia and Canada.

Speaking during the event Regassa Kefale, Ethiopia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, welcomed the participants and underscored the importance of the forum. The forum would boost the growing business links between the 2 countries and allow both sides to work together in order to increase their trade volume, he added.

According to the State Minister Ethiopia has allocated 60 percent of its budget for infrastructure networks and create integration with neighboring countries in the aim of attracting more investment which will bring economic transformation.

According to Fana Broadcasting Corporate Canada is one of the major development partners of Ethiopia.

Source: Fana Broadcasting Corporate