Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 16, 2023. [Photo by Wang Zhuangfei/chinadaily.com.cn]BEIJING -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is in Beijing to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and pay an official visit to the country. China will import more quality products from Ethiopia, support Chinese enterprises in investing and starting businesses in Ethiopia, and explore cooperation in green development, digital economy, artificial intelligence and other emerging fields, Li said. Noting that China is Ethiopia's most trustworthy partner and friend, Ahmed extended appreciation for China's long-time and strong support for Ethiopia's economic and social development. Ethiopia always abides by the one-China principle and firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said.
