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Ethiopia signs key trade deals as WTO accession bid gathers momentum

Abiy Ahmed and Vladimir Putin witness the signing of the deal. Image courtesy @ Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia.
Abiy Ahmed and Vladimir Putin witness the signing of the deal. Image courtesy @ Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia.

Michael Masrie

Michael Masrie is an Ethiopian journalist and analyst specializing in political economy, geopolitics, diplomacy, and international affairs.
  • Ethiopia accelerates bilateral deals for WTO entry
  • China, Turkey, Russia among latest market access partners

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia has taken a major leap in its two-decade bid to join the World Trade Organization, signing a wave of bilateral market access agreements with global partners including China, Turkey, and Russia.

Ethiopia’s Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Kassahun Gofe Balami, confirmed the latest breakthrough after concluding talks with Beijing.

  • Ethiopia accelerates bilateral deals for WTO entry
  • China, Turkey, Russia among latest market access partners

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - Ethiopia has taken a major leap in its two-decade bid to join the World Trade Organization, signing a wave of bilateral market access agreements with global partners including China, Turkey, and

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