Source: Xinhua| 2019-05-23 00:15:29|Editor: yanVideo Player CloseADDIS ABABA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government on Wednesday urged Chinese technology firms to explore the abundant investment opportunities in Ethiopia, with particular emphasis on investments in the medical technology sector. The call was made by Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aklilu Hailemichael, during his meeting with representatives of various Chinese medical technology firms in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa on Wednesday. "The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health and other relevant institutions, will support Chinese firms to invest in the medical technology sector," Hailemichael said. The Chinese investment delegation, consisting of representatives from giant Chinese medical technology firms, also during the discussions noted that Chinese high-end medical equipments would help Ethiopia's efforts to modernize its healthcare sector, with particular importance to the treatment of cancer and related diseases. The representatives also expressed their keen interest to positively contribute to Ethiopia's healthcare sector through experience sharing and knowledge transfer, once their companies commence operations in the East African country.

Source: Ethiopian News May 22, 2019 16:39 UTC