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Abu Dhabi Fund for Dev't Reaffirms Commitment to Further Deepening Collaboration with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2025 (ENA) -Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held a fruitful discussion with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Director-General Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi.

The meeting held on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings, focused on strengthening the longstanding partnership between Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates through enhanced development cooperation and investment engagement.

The Minister commended ADFD for its continued support to Ethiopia’s national development priorities and expressed appreciation for the Fund’s role in financing key projects across various sectors that promote sustainable growth and job creation.


On his part, Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi reaffirmed ADFD’s commitment to further deepening collaboration with Ethiopia and highlighted the Fund’s readiness to explore new opportunities that foster economic resilience and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing sustainable development and expanding economic cooperation for mutual benefit.

Ethiopian News Agency
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