Addis Ababa, October 20, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia and Qatar have taken steps to deepen their strategic partnership, focusing on investment and development cooperation. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C.
Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held a bilateral meeting with Qatar’s Minister of Finance, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, and Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development, Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, to explore avenues for expanded collaboration in infrastructure development, private investment, and development assistance.
Minister Ahmed emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and highlighted Ethiopia’s growing investment opportunities. He noted the government’s commitment to facilitating Qatari investments in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and services.
Qatar’s Minister of Finance reaffirmed his country’s strong interest in deepening cooperation with Ethiopia and expressed appreciation for the progress achieved through Ethiopia’s economic reforms. He highlighted the significant potential for impactful trade and investment projects between the two nations.
The Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development confirmed the fund’s readiness to support initiatives that promote inclusive development, investment, and trade. Both sides agreed to establish a joint technical team to identify concrete projects and develop a roadmap for long-term cooperation.
This engagement marks a renewed effort by Ethiopia and Qatar to strengthen economic ties and implement collaborative development initiatives that benefit both countries, it has been learned.