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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is currently holding a business and technology expo in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, Xinhua News Agency reported.
The 2014 "(Africa) China Commodities, Technology and Services Expo," which began on Monday and will run until Wednesday, features more than 100 Chinese companies showcasing their products.
The expo is aimed at enhancing business cooperation among China, Ethiopia and other African nations, according to the Xinhua report.
The showcase is geared toward creating opportunities for businesses and buyers to personally interact, as well as allow for discussions on information and technology dialogues.
Xie Xiayon, Chinese ambassador to Ethiopia, said during the opening that the expo is an effort to further promote the exchanges and cooperation within the business communities where China, Ethiopia and other African countries belong.
The officials also spoke of the growing relationship between China and Ethiopia.
"Our countries have made many fruitful achievements through cooperation in politics, economy, trade, culture, education, science, technology and other areas. Ethiopia is China's important strategic partner in Africa," Xie said.
The ambassador reiterated the six areas Chinese Premier Li Keqiang mentioned during an African visit in May which should be pursued in order to strengthen cooperation between China and Africa.
Industry, finance, poverty reduction, environmental protection, cultural exchanges and peace and security are these six areas, according to the ambassador.
Meanwhile, Tadesse Haile, Ethiopian minister of industry, said that Ethiopia and China are benefitting from great bilateral relations.
The two countries, the minister said, share many ideas that can be used to promote accelerated and sustainable economic development.
