South Korea has agreed to share its experience and know-how in developing the textile and leather industry with Ethiopia and help it to develop its own industries.
The decision was taken at a meeting between President Lee Myung-bak and Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who is on a four-day state visit to South Korea.
During his visit, Prime Minister Zenawi will also attend an important international conference in the southern port city of Busan on official development assistance (ODA).
Prime Minister Zenawi said South Korea is an important model for Ethiopian development plan. He was hopeful that cooperation between the two countries would increase and an industrial complex would be set up in Ethiopia to develop its textile and leather industries.
The decision was taken at a meeting between President Lee Myung-bak and Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who is on a four-day state visit to South Korea.
During his visit, Prime Minister Zenawi will also attend an important international conference in the southern port city of Busan on official development assistance (ODA).
Prime Minister Zenawi said South Korea is an important model for Ethiopian development plan. He was hopeful that cooperation between the two countries would increase and an industrial complex would be set up in Ethiopia to develop its textile and leather industries.
