Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says wide-ranging efforts are being made to enhance the cooperation between Ethiopia and The Netherlands. The Prime Minister held talks with minister of development cooperation of The Netherlands, Bert Koender on Wednesday.
Koender after the talks told journalists that he discussed with the Prime Minister on the current status of cooperation between the two countries and future prospects in various areas of cooperation.
He said the upcoming provincial elections, and also the by-elections would facilitate ways for a smooth journey of Ethiopia towards enhanced development.
Koender said his country is in the forefront of developed nations that are supporting the expansion of education in Africa.
A senior government official who attended the meeting quoted Meles as having commended the government of The Netherlands for the support it has been providing to Ethiopia.
Meles told the delegate that Ethiopia has been exerting efforts towards enhanced cooperation between the two countries.
Dutch investors have been playing significant roles in the floriculture sector in Ethiopia to date, Meles said, adding his government has been providing every necessary support to the investors.
He said Dutch investors in joint ventures or directly has so far invested more than 10.3 billion Birr in projects in Ethiopia.
Koender told journalists also that he was briefed by the Prime Minister about the activities Ethiopia has been undertaking to support the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia.
Koender said his country appreciates Ethiopia's support to the TFG and how it has been contributing to the peace in the region by sending its army to that country.
Koender also said his country earlier on the day signed a memorandum of understanding enabling it to purchase oil seeds from Ethiopia and sell it in European and other markets.
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