Forum discusses FDI challenges in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, May 23, 2020 (FBC) – A joint forum established to arrest challenges of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ethiopia held its regular meeting yesterday.

Attendees discussed investment challenges to foreign investors in Ethiopia and deliberate on viable solutions, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Gedu Andargachew, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador Girma Biru, macroeconomic advisor to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed led the discussion.

The meeting was attended among others by Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance and senior officials from the National Bank of Ethiopia, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Revenues, and Investment Commission.