Extraordinary" connection,building dreams together: Huajian Group and Ethiopia work together to draw ablueprint for China-Africa development

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2024年9月3日上午,一场旨在深化中埃经贸合作、共谋未来发展新机遇的友好交流会在埃塞俄比亚驻华大使馆顺利举行。华坚集团董事长张华荣先生、广汽国际高级顾问郑铁虎先生及广汽国际非洲大区国家经理叶新建先生,与埃塞俄比亚外交部长塔耶、埃塞俄比亚驻华大使塔费拉•德贝•伊马姆先生及驻华副大使达瓦诺•克迪尔先生,进行了深入而富有成效的对话。

On the morning of September 3, 2024, a friendly exchange meetingaimed at deepening China-Ethiopia economic and trade cooperation and seekingnew opportunities for future development was successfully held at the EthiopianEmbassy in China. Mr. Zhang Huarong, Chairman of Huajian Group, Mr. ZhengTiehu, Senior Advisor of GAC International, and Mr. Ye Xinjian, Country Managerof GAC International Africa, had an in-depth and fruitful dialogue withEthiopian Foreign Minister Taye, Ethiopian Ambassador to China H.E. Mr. Tefera Derbew and Deputy Ambassador to China Mr. Davano Kedir.

张华荣董事长首先向埃塞俄比亚政府致以诚挚的谢意,感谢长期以来对华坚集团在埃塞投资项目所展现的坚定支持与信任。他随后详尽阐述了华坚集团在埃塞俄比亚的蓬勃发展态势及宏伟蓝图,指出埃塞华坚国际轻工业城正加速推进变电站、污水处理厂等关键配套设施的建设步伐,旨在打造一个现代化、可持续的工业园区。展望未来,集团计划在2025年前追加5000万美元的投资,以进一步完善园区基础设施,促进产业升级。

ChairmanZhang Huarong first expressed his sincere gratitude to the Ethiopian governmentfor its long-term firm support and trust in Huajian Group's investment projectsin Ethiopia. He then elaborated on the vigorous development and grand blueprintof Huajian Group in Ethiopia, pointing out that Ethiopia Huajian InternationalLight Industrial City is accelerating the construction of key supportingfacilities such as substations and sewage treatment plants, aiming to create amodern and sustainable industrial park. Looking ahead, the group plans toinvest an additional $50 million by 2025 to further improve the park'sinfrastructure and promote industrial upgrading.

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张华荣强调,华坚集团始终坚守“以人为本、服务全球”的核心理念,致力于深化与埃塞俄比亚的产能合作,不仅着眼于提升当地就业水平,改善民生福祉,更积极探索多元化、创新性的合作模式,力求为埃塞俄比亚的工业化进程注入强劲动力,为经济社会全面发展贡献更多华坚力量。

Zhang Huarong emphasized that Huajian Group has always adheredto the core concept of "people-oriented, serving the world" and iscommitted to deepening production capacity cooperation with Ethiopia. It notonly focuses on improving local employment levels and improving people'slivelihood, but also actively explores diversified and innovative cooperationmodels, striving to inject strong impetus into Ethiopia's industrializationprocess and contribute more Huajian strength to the comprehensive developmentof the economy and society.

埃塞俄比亚外交部长塔耶高度赞赏了华坚集团为埃塞经济社会发展所做出的积极贡献。塔耶部长表示,埃塞政府高度重视与中国的经贸合作关系,尤其是像华坚集团这样具有社会责任感、能够为当地带来实际利益的企业。他强调,埃塞政府将持续优化营商环境,为中国企业在埃塞的发展提供更多便利和支持,期待与华坚集团携手共进,共同开创两国经贸合作的新局面。

H.E.Ethiopian Foreign Minister Taye highly praised HuajianGroup's positive contribution to Ethiopia's economic and social development. H.E.MinisterTaye said that the Ethiopian government attaches great importance to economicand trade cooperation with China, especially companies like Huajian Group thathave a sense of social responsibility and can bring practical benefits to thelocal area. He emphasized that the Ethiopian government will continue tooptimize the business environment and provide more convenience and support forthe development of Chinese companies in Ethiopia. He looks forward to workinghand in hand with Huajian Group to jointly create a new situation for economicand trade cooperation between the two countries.

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会议中,广汽国际高级顾问郑铁虎先生分享了广汽集团与华坚集团即将在埃塞俄比亚导入CBU,未来合作开展电动汽车组装生产的计划。塔耶部长表示,埃塞俄比亚政府正大力推动环境保护和可持续发展,致力于减少化石燃料的碳排放。热烈欢迎广汽(GAC)在埃塞的落地生产,并期待能亲自参加开幕仪式。他强调,这一决策不仅符合埃塞的环保政策,也极具战略意义,对埃塞、华坚及广汽三方而言都是明智的选择。

During the meeting, Mr. Zheng Tiehu, Senior Advisor of GACInternational, shared the plan of GAC Group and Huajian Group to introduce CBUin Ethiopia and cooperate in the assembly and production of electric vehiclesin the future. H.E. Minister Taye said that the Ethiopian government isvigorously promoting environmental protection and sustainable development andis committed to reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuels. He warmly welcomesGAC's production in Ethiopia and looks forward to attending the openingceremony in person. He emphasized that this decision is not only in line withEthiopia's environmental protection policy, but also of great strategicsignificance. It is a wise choice for Ethiopia, Huajian and GAC.

塔费拉•德贝•伊马姆大使和达瓦诺•克迪尔副大使也在发言中积极回应了张华荣董事长和广汽国际代表的倡议。他们详细介绍了埃塞政府正在实施的一系列旨在吸引外资、促进经济发展的改革措施和优惠政策,表达了对华坚集团及广汽集团在埃塞发展前景的坚定信心。

H.E.Ambassador Mr. Tefera Derbew andDeputy Ambassador Davano Kedir also actively responded to the initiative ofChairman Zhang Huarong and GAC International representatives in their speeches.They introduced in detail a series of reform measures and preferential policiesbeing implemented by the Ethiopian government to attract foreign investment andpromote economic development, and expressed their firm confidence in thedevelopment prospects of Huajian Group and GAC Group in Ethiopia.

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会议在热烈而友好的氛围中圆满结束。此次交流不仅加深了华坚集团与埃塞俄比亚政府之间的友谊与互信,也为双方未来在更多领域的合作奠定了坚实基础。广汽国际的加入更为中埃经贸合作增添了新的动力与亮点。相信在双方的共同努力下,中埃经贸合作之花必将绽放得更加绚丽多彩,共同书写中非合作的新篇章。

Themeeting ended successfully in a warm and friendly atmosphere. This exchange notonly deepened the friendship and mutual trust between Huajian Group and theEthiopian government, but also laid a solid foundation for future cooperationin more areas. The participation of GAC International has added new impetus andhighlights to China-Ethiopia economic and trade cooperation. It is believe thatwith the joint efforts of both sides, the flower of China-Ethiopia economic andtrade cooperation will bloom more brilliantly and write a new chapter inChina-Africa cooperation.