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Addis Ababa, June 21, 2013 (WIC)- Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn asked the African Export-Import Bank to strengthen its support to Ethiopia’s agriculture and other sectors.
The Premier made the remark on Thursday while holding talks with board members of the Bank at his office.
Hailemariam said the Bank has been supporting mainly the agriculture sector of Ethiopia over the last 20 years. In addition, the textile and garment, leather and leather products as well as other manufacturing sector investors have secured financial support from the Bank, he said.
The Premier commended the Bank’s effort of boosting intra-Africa trade and improving quality of export products for better revenue. He requested the Bank to strengthen its support to Ethiopia and other countries.
The African Export-Import Bank is marking its 20th Anniversary while also holding shareholders board meeting in Addis Ababa.
President of the African Export-Import Bank Jean-Louis Ekra praised Ethiopia for facilitating the Bank’s Anniversary to be held in Addis Ababa. He also unveiled the Bank’s readiness to give loan to the nation’s agriculture sector as well as other public and private sectors.