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<p>Ethiopia is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and has sustained
strong and consistent growth for 14 years. The trading relationship between the UK
and Ethiopia is currently worth £699m per annum.</p><p>In Ethiopia the Government
is promoting bilateral trading opportunities in a number of industries, including
aerospace, infrastructure and renewable-energy.</p><p>My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary
of State for International Trade has recently appointed the first HM Trade Commissioner
to Africa, who champions trade between the UK and the continent. In addition, my hon
Friend for Stafford (Jeremy Lefroy MP) is the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy and has
visited Ethiopia 5 times to promote UK trade and investment to the country.</p>
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