Ethiopia and China are writing a new chapter in their partnership, driven by strategic collaboration that experts say could reshape East Africa's economic landscape. Etsehiwot Negash Kebret, a development finance advisor at Addis Ababa-based firm Development Reimagined, recently highlighted the "transformative potential" of bilateral ties in an interview with CGTN.
🌱 Kebret emphasized that China's expertise in infrastructure and green energy aligns perfectly with Ethiopia's goals for industrialization and sustainable growth. With major projects like the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway already boosting regional connectivity, 2026 could see accelerated cooperation in tech-driven sectors like AI and renewable energy.
💡 "This isn't just about loans or construction—it's about knowledge transfer," Kebret noted, pointing to Ethiopia's growing capacity in manufacturing and digital innovation. As young professionals in both countries collaborate on climate solutions, this partnership is becoming a blueprint for South-South cooperation.
