Addis Media Network

AMN PLUS-June 5, 2026

Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission, Zeleke Temesgen(PhD), held discussions with the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Jose Massinga, on ways to enhance the participation of American investors in Ethiopia’s investment opportunities.

During the meeting, Zeleke provided a comprehensive overview of Ethiopia’s investment opportunities and the ongoing policy and institutional reforms aimed at making the investment climate more predictable and investor-friendly. He also highlighted measures being undertaken to address challenges faced by investors and improve the overall business environment.

The Commissioner emphasized the importance of further strengthening investment relations between Ethiopia and the United States. He noted that the Ethiopian Investment Commission is ready to work closely with stakeholders and the Embassy to strengthen Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) platforms, support Ethiopia’s accession process to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and jointly organize a U.S.–Ethiopia Trade Forum.

For his part, Ambassador Ervin Jose Massinga commended Ethiopia’s ongoing reforms to improve the investment climate and liberalize key sectors for foreign investors. He stated that accelerating and deepening these reforms would create a more favorable and predictable environment for U.S. companies to invest in Ethiopia with greater confidence.

The Ambassador further noted that American investors have strong interest in investing in Ethiopia, particularly in sectors such as the international airport project, mining, healthcare, infrastructure, finance, and technology. He reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to working closely with the Ethiopian Investment Commission to help realize these investment opportunities.

The discussion also reviewed progress made under the Ethiopia–U.S. Structural Dialogue and explored ways to further strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations. Topics raised included issues affecting U.S. investors, information exchange, and foreign investors’ equity participation in Ethiopia’s banking sector, as well as other matters related to U.S. companies operating in or considering investment in Ethiopia.

In conclusion, both sides noted that the discussions would contribute to strengthening the positive momentum generated through the Ethiopia–U.S. Structural Dialogue and support Ethiopia’s efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), thereby enhancing the country’s participation in the global trading system while deepening economic cooperation between Ethiopia and the United States, according to Ethiopian Investment Commission.