Ethiopia commits to strengthen Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia transport corridor PPP project
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia has reaffirmed its continued commitment to strengthening the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia (LAPSSET) Corridor project.
The US$24 billion project is currently under construction and intends to unlock the potential of the untapped regional trade through seamless connectivity, driven by a multi-faceted transport and logistics corridor. The project also seeks to promote regional integration through trans-border trade and investments.
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