Addis Ababa, Jan. 10 -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday officially launched the construction of the Bishoftu International Airport, which is expected to become Africa's largest aviation hub upon completion.
The prime minister, accompanied by senior government officials, laid the cornerstone for the construction of the mega airport near Bishoftu town in the Oromia regional state, about 40 kilometers southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa.
Speaking at the ceremony, Abiy said the mega airport project is part of Ethiopia's broader strategy to sustain rapid aviation growth and strengthen the country's position as Africa's leading air transport gateway.
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