Ethiopian regional leaders visit Dujiangyan irrigation scheme in China

Addis Ababa, November 15, 2023 (FBC) – The high-level delegation of Ethiopia’s regional states’ presidents led by Adem Farah, Vice President of Prosperity Party paid a visit to Dujiangyan irrigation scheme in China, one the world’s wonders of irrigation engineering.

“The irrigation system which is like “killing three birds with one stone” is flood control, irrigation water source for Chengdu Plain and a tourist destination site,” the Ethiopian Embassy in Beijing said.

Chinese officials briefed the delegation that the irrigation system represents the ancient Chinese wisdom and engineering capability.

Shimelis Abdisa, Arega Kebede, Mustafa Mohammed, Hajo Awol Arba and Desta Ledamo, who are Presidents of Oromia, Amhara, Somalia, Afar and Sidama regional states respectively are among members of the delegation led by the Prosperity Party Vice President, Adem Farah.