Ethiopian Airlines Expresses Readiness to Strengthen Cooperation with French Aviation Companies
Officials of the Ethiopian Airlines conferred with French companies engaged in the aviation sector with a view to strengthening cooperation.
The 125th anniversary of the longstanding diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and France is being celebrated with various events.
As part of the celebration, French companies engaged in the aviation sector discussed with the officials of Ethiopian Airlines on Thursday.
French Ambassador to Ethiopia Rémi Maréchaux, Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew and officials of the French companies were present in the discussion.
During the occasion, the Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines mentioned that France has a great reputation in the aviation sector noting that the sector will take the largest part in the economic relations between Ethiopia and France.
He pointed out that half of the companies participated in the discussion are still working with Ethiopian Airlines.
“The plan is to celebrate 125 years anniversary of the diplomatic relation between Ethiopia and France. The aviation sector takes the biggest part when it comes to strengthening the economic cooperation between the two countries. That is why these companies are here today. Today’s discussion focuses on how we will work together. Some of them are new. For the future we will evaluate their products and work together.”
French Ambassador to Ethiopia Rémi Maréchaux said that the relationship between France and Ethiopia has been going on for a long time.
The French companies present today are well known and technologically giant and are already partners of the Ethiopian Airlines in various areas, he added.
The delegation represents the diversity and excellence of the aviation sector in France involving in various fields including maintenance and repair as well as equipment connectivity and air traffic management, the Ambassador stated.
During the occasion, some 16 French aviation and technology companies including Airbus, SAFRAN, and Thales have displayed their products and services.
Source: Ethiopia News Agency