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New Ethiopian ambassador to focus on increasing trade and tourism |11 May 2016

Increasing trade and tourism between Ethiopia and Seychelles will be the key focus of Dina Mufti Sid, the fifth ambassador of Ethiopia who presented his credentials to President James Michel at State House yesterday morning.

Mr Sid, who held talks with President Michel after presenting his accreditation documents, discussed a wide range of issues with a view to strengthen relations between the two countries, including the fight against piracy, peace and security in the Horn of Africa, as well as trade and tourism.

Also present during the meeting with President Michel were the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Transport Joël Morgan and the President's diplomatic adviser, Ambassador Callixte d'Offay.

Mr Sid also paid a courtesy call on Vice-President Danny Faure.

Speaking to the press after his meeting with the two Seychellois leaders, Mr Sid said there is great potential to develop tourism and trade between Ethiopia and Seychelles.

“There is a very good relationship between our two countries, but we have to step it up. We will be looking at expanding cooperation in the areas of tourism, trade and investment,” he said.

“Seychelles has a lot of experience in tourism and there is great potential for development in that sector. We can also work to develop trade and Ethiopia, a country with 90 million people, is a huge market where investments can also be explored,” Mr Sid said.

He described relations between his country and Seychelles established in April 1982 as “very good” as the two countries continue to strengthen their bilateral cooperation and support each other at regional level on numerous issues including peace and security.

During his visit here Mr Sid is also holding talks with various ministers as well as the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industries to explore areas for trade and commerce.

Mr Sid is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

 

 

 

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