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The visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia paid his first visit to Djibouti and to the terminal. Accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the Ambassador of Ethiopia to Djibouti H.E. Mr. Berhanu Tsegaye, the Ambassador of Djibouti to Ethiopia H.E. Mr. Abdi Mahamoud Heybe, the Chairman of the DPFZA Mr.Aboubaker Omar Hadi, the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, His Excellency Mr. Taye Atske-Selassie to the terminal marked a significant moment in the ongoing economic relations between the two nations.
The Doraleh Container Terminal, located along the Horn of Africa coastline, has long been a crucial piece of infrastructure facilitating the flow of goods in and out of Ethiopia, and this visit underscored its continued importance.
During the visit, the Minister and his delegation had the opportunity to witness the terminal’s operations and facilities, which is essential to supporting Ethiopia’s economic growth and connectivity to international markets.

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