Ethiopia Eyes Regional Infrastructure Expansion in Meeting with MCDF Chief

Addis Ababa, March 19, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia's Finance Minister, Ahmed Shide today held high-level talks with Zhongjing Wang, Chief Executive Officer of the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance, to deepen collaboration on infrastructure financing.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the discussions centered on strengthening strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating sustainable infrastructure development.

 

During the meeting, Minister Ahmed reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to the MCDF’s mission of promoting sustainable infrastructure and enhancing cross-border connectivity.

He also underscored Ethiopia’s growing leadership in regional integration, particularly in the energy and transport sectors.

Zhongjing Wang commended the government’s ongoing efforts to expand infrastructure and reaffirmed the MCDF’s readiness to support Ethiopia’s development priorities.

 

Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in key areas, including capacity building for project development, support for feasibility studies, and knowledge sharing.

The partnership is expected to deliver tangible infrastructure outcomes that will contribute to sustainable economic growth and strengthen regional integration.