Marrakech, Morocco — Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, H.E. Ato Ahmed Shide, held a high-level meeting with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the newly elected President of the African Development Bank Group, reaffirming the strong strategic partnership between Ethiopia and the Bank.
The bilateral talks took place on the sidelines of the ongoing World Bank – IMF Annual Meetings, where Ethiopia continues to deepen its engagement with key development partners amid an ambitious economic reform agenda.
During the meeting, Minister Ahmed Shide briefed President Tah on Ethiopia’s ongoing macroeconomic and structural reforms, designed to enhance investment competitiveness, boost productivity across priority sectors, and strengthen public sector capacity.
A central focus of the discussion was the New Mega Bishoftu Airport project, where the Bank serves as the Mandated Lead Arranger and a key financier. The project is positioned as a strategic infrastructure investment to expand Ethiopia’s air transport capacity and consolidate its role as a regional aviation hub.
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