The Indonesian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ramli Saud, said in a press conference on Thursday (August 16th) that Indonesia would be extending support to Ethiopia’s effort to realize the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP). Indonesia is celebrating its 67th year of independence, and the Ambassador paid tribute to the historical contribution of Ethiopia to the independence of Indonesia.
He said the bilateral ties of the two countries had been growing with time, and he noted that "Indonesia is committed to provide unreserved assistance to Ethiopia in its endeavors to materialize its GTP." The Ambassador said Indonesia would work closely with Ethiopia in the spheres of agriculture, industrial technology, education and capacity building, adding that the trade and investment relationship was growing owing to the conducive trade and investment policies of Ethiopia. The trade exchange volume between Ethiopia and Indonesia reached US$106 million in 2011. Indonesia's imports include Ethiopian oil seeds, soya beans and leather, while Ethiopia buys automotives and edible oil among other products from Indonesia. Indonesian investors also are engaged in trade and investment activities in Ethiopia. The two countries are working closely to enhance their economic, diplomatic and people-to-people relations – a business delegation from Ethiopia met with its counterparts in Bandung in May.
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