Hey, ever wondered how Africa and Asia are teaming up to shape the future? Well, here's some hot news! 🔥 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed just had a big meet-up with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 4th. 🇪🇹🤝🇨🇳
Abiy is in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, and he's bringing some serious vibes about development and unity. He highlighted how Ethiopia is becoming a model for other African nations seeking to stand on their own feet. 🙌🌟
What's super cool is how Abiy admired China's way of blending ancient history with cutting-edge modernization. 🏯🚄 He thinks there's a lot Ethiopia can learn from China's urbanization – like, how to grow cities that respect the past but embrace the future. Sounds like a win-win! 🏙️✨
And get this – Chinese investments are making moves in Ethiopia, big time! Abiy praised how these investments are boosting Ethiopia's economy and social progress. Talk about global teamwork! 🌐💼
So, keep an eye on this duo. With collaborations like this, the future's looking bright for both Ethiopia and the Chinese mainland. Stay tuned for more updates from the FOCAC Summit! 👀🌍
Reference(s):
The Addis advantage: China's role in Ethiopia's industrialization
cgtn.com
