Ethiopian Delegation Confers with Saudi Fund for Development Leadership

Addis Ababa, April 16, 2026 (ENA) —An Ethiopian delegation, led by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, held a bilateral meeting with the Saudi Fund for Development (SDF) Chief Executive Officer, Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

During the meeting, the Finance Minister expressed his appreciation for the strong and growing partnership between Ethiopia and the Saudi Fund for Development.

According to Ministry of Finance, he highlighted the government’s ongoing macroeconomic reform agenda and outlined priority investment areas requiring continued financial support.

Key areas of the discussion included potential financing for strategic infrastructure projects, notably the Bishoftu International Airport, as well as the expansion of road connectivity to support economic growth and regional integration.

For his part, Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad reaffirmed SDF’s commitment to its partnership with Ethiopia and expressed readiness to further strengthen cooperation in support of key development initiatives of the country.