Ethiopian Premier Discussed with Kenyan Trade Delegation
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.
Ethiopian Airlines said it has prepared 21 cargo freighters to transport COVID-19 vaccine across the globe. Fitsum Abadi, Managing Director of Ethiopian Cargo, said the cargo freighters the airline has prepared include Boeing 777 and 787, as well as Airbus A350, all converted to handle cargo services for the vaccine's distribution.
Ethiopian Airlines said it has finalized all preparations for an All-Women Functioned Flight on its Addis Ababa – Stockholm – Oslo route on March 8, 2019. The flight is to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Ethiopian President Sahlework Zewdie held talks with a delegation of the US Chamber of Commerce on ways of engaging the private sectors in various investment areas in Ethiopia. 
