Deputy Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission, Zinabu Yirga, held discussions with a high-level delegation from China’s Council for the Promotion of National Trade.
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Zinabu Yirga highlighted Ethiopia’s vast market potential, strong legal frameworks, strategic location, and the various incentives offered to investors, explaining that these advantages make Ethiopia a favorable and competitive destination for investment.
Deputy Commissioner also called on Chinese investors to take advantage of Ethiopia’s enabling investment environment and further strengthen their participation in the country’s investment sector.

Representing the delegation, Zhang Min, Vice President of the Council for the Promotion of National Trade, stated that Ethiopia and China have enjoyed a steadily growing investment partnership for many years. Zhang Min added that Chinese investors are interested in investing in Ethiopia in areas such as solar energy, construction, furniture, food products, and cosmetics manufacturing.
Zhang Min further noted that Chinese investors will work closely with the Ethiopian Investment Commission to enhance their engagement in Ethiopia.
The Council for the Promotion of National Trade is China’s largest trade promotion council and has under its umbrella more than 30,000 investors engaged across various sectors.
Source : Ethiopian Investment Commission