Ethiopian Envoy Discusses Fertilizer Supply with SABIC CEO

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Ethiopian Envoy Discusses Fertilizer Supply with SABIC CEO

Ethiopia's Special Envoy and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Muktar Kedir (PhD), has held discussions with Fahad Al-Battar, CEO of the Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).

Led by Ambassador Muktar Kedir (PhD), a delegation visited the fertilizer-producing company to discuss the possibility of SABIC supplying fertilizers to Ethiopia.

Ambassador Muktar briefed the CEO on the progress of the agricultural sector, which is a priority for the Ethiopian government, and the sector's significant need for fertilizer supply.

Furthermore, he expressed the Ethiopian government's interest in purchasing fertilizers from SABIC through a government-to-government agreement.

He also invited the company to establish a similar factory in Ethiopia, taking advantage of the favorable investment climate.

In response, Fahad Al-Battar, CEO of SABIC, stated that Africa is a focus market for their products and that they are particularly interested in establishing a direct sales network in Ethiopia. He further expressed his readiness to discuss technical matters with Ethiopian experts.

 


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