Ethiopia:Abiy Ahmed Makes Tourism a Strategic Pillar of the Country’s Economic Transformation
Addis Ababa, July 16, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reaffirmed his commitment to making tourism one of the country's main drivers of economic growth, placing it at the heart of Ethiopia's national economic diversification strategy alongside agriculture and industry.
In an interview with NBC Media on June 30, 2026, the Prime Minister emphasized that tourism is a key catalyst for job creation, foreign investment, and foreign exchange earnings.
He noted that the sector also stimulates a wide range of related industries, including hospitality, transportation, trade, and the creative economy.
"I doubt there is any country in the world that offers such diversity as Ethiopia," Abiy Ahmed said, highlighting the nation's exceptional natural, historical, and c...