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Ethiopia Glad to Cooperate With Russian Сarmaker AvtoVAZ, Envoy to Russia Says
Ethiopia Glad to Cooperate With Russian Сarmaker AvtoVAZ, Envoy to Russia Says
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On Tuesday, the ambassador told Sputnik Africa that Russia's robust political ties with African countries could eventually flow into improved cooperation in... 19.07.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Ethiopia would be happy to develop cooperation with the Russian car company AvtoVAZ, including facilitating its investment in the republic, Uriat Cham Ugala, Ethiopia's ambassador to Russia told Sputnik.Cham Ugala added that when delivering Russian cars to Ethiopia, it will be easier for Russia to reach the markets of neighboring countries.Earlier, AvtoVAZ CEO Maxim Sokolov said that the company is actively negotiating the organization of the export and assembly of Lada cars with Ethiopia.In late June, Ambassador Cham Ugala gave an exclusive interview to Sputnik Africa, where he said that it is "high time" for Russia to come to Africa and expand economic cooperation.According to the diplomat, it is necessary to develop ties in investment and trade, education, energy, science, and technology.Apart from that, during the summit, Ghana will discuss with Russian carmaker UAZ the possible localization of the concern's car production in the country, according to the Chairman of the Ghana-Russia Business Development Council Lawrence Awuku-Boateng.The second Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum will be hosted in St. Petersburg on July 27-28. The event is focused on fostering comprehensive and balanced cooperation between Russia and African countries.
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Ethiopia Glad to Cooperate With Russian Сarmaker AvtoVAZ, Envoy to Russia Says
10:31 19.07.2023 (Updated: 10:32 19.07.2023) On Tuesday, the ambassador told Sputnik Africa that Russia's robust political ties with African countries could eventually flow into improved cooperation in the economic sphere.
Ethiopia would be happy to develop cooperation with the Russian car company AvtoVAZ, including facilitating its investment in the republic, Uriat Cham Ugala, Ethiopia's ambassador to Russia told Sputnik.
"It would be great if that happens. We are working hard to persuade Russian companies to do business in Ethiopia. Therefore, if this happens and AvtoVAZ representatives go to Ethiopia, we will do our best to support them," he said.
Cham Ugala added that when delivering Russian cars to Ethiopia, it will be easier for Russia to reach the markets of neighboring countries.
Earlier, AvtoVAZ CEO Maxim Sokolov said that the company is actively negotiating the organization of the export and assembly of Lada cars with Ethiopia.
In late June, Ambassador Cham Ugala
gave an exclusive interview to
Sputnik Africa, where he said that it is "high time" for Russia to come to Africa and expand economic cooperation.
According to the diplomat, it is necessary to develop ties in investment and trade, education, energy, science, and technology.
A diplomatic source told Russian media on Monday that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will attend the second Russia-Africa summit.
Apart from that, during the summit, Ghana
will discuss with Russian carmaker UAZ the possible localization of the concern's car production in the country, according to the Chairman of the Ghana-Russia Business Development Council Lawrence Awuku-Boateng.
The second Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum
will be hosted in St. Petersburg on July 27-28. The event is focused on fostering comprehensive and balanced cooperation between Russia and African countries.
