Ethiopia, April 24 -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his delegation has met with President Xi Jinping in a bilateral meeting ahead of the Belt and Road Forum.

President Jinping admired the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy and the reforms he has led over the past year, noting that China holds Ethiopia's development in high regard.

He also shared the cancellation of interest on all loans accumulated till end of 2018.

According to the information released by the PM Office, Furthermore, President Xi emphasized that the Chinese government attaches high importance to the Beautifying Sheger project and is working on a grant assistance in its support.

Both parties have agreed to a strengthened cooperation between the two countries in various ...