Source: Xinhua| 2019-10-01 21:26:40|Editor: xuxinVideo Player CloseADDIS ABABA, Oct.1 (Xinhua)--Ethiopia on Tuesday launched a China-backed riverside green development project that aims to create a beautiful and healthy environment in the capital city, Addis Ababa. The Addis Ababa riverside development project in its entirety will include the development of 48 hectares of central square, 51.3-km riverside which runs along the two biggest rivers of Addis Ababa. Speaking at the project groundbreaking ceremony, Tan Jian, Chinese ambassador to Ethiopia, said the riverside green development project showcases the multifaceted Ethiopia-China ties. "This riverside green development project showcases your visions, ambitions and great ideas. "The Addis Ababa riverside green project aided by the Chinese government is a new type of environmentally friendly grand project, which is also a people beneficial project".

Source: Ethiopian News October 01, 2019 13:30 UTC