Addis ababa: Ethiopia and JICA have reaffirmed strong commitment to further deepening their long-standing development cooperation in areas of shared priority. The Ethiopian delegation, led by Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, held a productive bilateral meeting with Naoki Ando, Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), on the sidelines of the 2026 Spring Meetings.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Minister Ahmed Shide expressed Ethiopia's strong appreciation for the longstanding partnership with Japan and JICA. He highlighted their sustained support through financing, technical assistance, and capacity building across key sectors, including infrastructure, agriculture, health, and education. The Minister briefed Ando on the continued progress of Ethiopia's economic reform agenda, underscoring resilience amid global challenges.
The discussions also focused on Ethiopia's preparations to host COP32 in Addis Ababa in November 2027. Minister Ahmed invited JICA's engagement in advancing climate resilience and green development initiatives. Ando reaffirmed JICA's strong commitment to supporting Ethiopia's development agenda and deepening cooperation in areas of shared priority.