Addis Ababa, May 16, 2023. The Ambassador of Cuba in Ethiopia, Mr. Jorge Lefebre Nicolás held a meeting with the Ethiopian Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Girma Amente Nono, in which they evaluated the possibilities of cooperation between both countries.
The Cuban ambassador thanked the opportunity to exchange on topics of interest in the agricultural sector and highlighted Cuba's willingness to share its modest experience in various specialties, such as the sugar industry, biotechnology, aquaculture, irrigation and agricultural mechanization; while Ethiopia with its vast experience in the coffee sector and the production of corn and fruit trees, could help the Caribbean island to increase its production in these areas.
Minister Dr. Armente, thanked the visit and highlighted the interest of his ministry in reestablishing collaboration with Cuba in agricultural matters and the willingness to work on joint projects with Cuban entities.
(Embacuba Etiopía)