Bangkok:An Ethiopian delegation led by Eyob Tekalign, Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, engaged in talks with Thomas Revial, Assistant Secretary at the French Treasury, to strengthen economic cooperation between Ethiopia and France. These discussions took place on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the talks reviewed the longstanding economic partnership between the two countries. They focused on the progress of Ethiopia's ongoing macroeconomic reforms and France's ongoing support for Ethiopia's development priorities.
Both parties explored opportunities for expanded cooperation in areas such as development financing, debt sustainability, investment, and institutional capacity building. They emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong partnership to enhance economic stability and promote sustainable growth.
The meeting underscored the value of continued dialogue and cooperation in advancing economic reforms, mobilizing development finance, and creating opportunities for mutually beneficial growth.
