His trip, particularly to Ethiopia, among other things, indicates the significance and importance of Ethiopia in Chinese engagement in Africa. The economic cooperation between two countries, especially in the last two decades, has been characterized by convergence between Ethiopia’s and China’s national and global interests. Hence, the visit by Chinese FM Qin Gang to Ethiopia will further strengthen this partnership to new heights. The visit will serve as a new impetus for driving the partnership forward under the already charted-out framework of cooperation. The visit will also be crucial in diversifying Ethio-China cooperation in other areas where the two countries have a comparative advantage in pursuing common goals.

Source: Ethiopian News January 09, 2023 22:47 UTC