Saudi Arabia

Ambassador Lencho briefed the Deputy Minister about the investment opportunities Ethiopia provides to international investors in agriculture and livestock sectors with modern technology.  Ambassador Lencho emphasized the opportunity Ethiopia provides to Saudi Arabian investors in these fields.  During the discussion, the Ambassador also requested the Deputy Minister to lift the ban Saudi Arabia imposed on Ethiopian live animal export.  Eng. Ahmed, on his part, expressed his country’s interest to engage in agriculture and livestock investment by consulting government and private investers.  The minister also pointed out that the Ministry will consider to take necessary measures to lift the ban on…

Ethiopia repatriated 28,000 citizens suffering in Saudi Arabia detention centers within two months. The committee established to oversee the repatriation of Ethiopian migrants from Saudi Arabia had a performance assessment on Thursday. The meeting noted that the government established nine makeshift centers equipped with full provisions of accommodations, including mattresses, personal hygiene items, and foodstuff to host the returnees. Challenges related to implementing the rehabilitation plans, data management, and delayed baggage of the returnees are observed, including pressures to accommodate women and men returnees in similar makeshift centers. State Minister and chair of the committee, Ambassador Birtukan Ayano, said the…