Meles says Ethiopia keen to strengthen relations with Serbia

by ENA

Addis Ababa, April 30, 2010 (Addis Ababa) - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said Ethiopia is keen to strengthen political, economic and diplomatic relations with Serbia.
The Premier said Ethiopia would like to draw experiences from Serbia in particular in the agriculture sector.

Meles made the statement here on Friday while holding talks with Serbian Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Minister, Dr. Sasa Dragin .

He said the government will provide the necessary assistance to Serbian investors, who will invest here, according to a senior government official, who attended the discussion.

Dr. Dragin on his part said Serbian investors are desirous to invest in agriculture sector including floriculture development in Ethiopia.



The minister said Serbia is keen to further continue in a new form the previous strong relations between Ethiopia and the former Yugoslavia.

Dr. Dragin on the occasion handed over to Meles letter of invitation to visit Serbia sent by the Serbian PM.