US DFC: Ethiopia Bishoftu Airport Investment Discussions Advance

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08 September 2026

The United States is actively exploring a substantial financial commitment towards Ethiopia's forthcoming Bishoftu International Airport, signaling a strategic move to deepen commercial aviation ties with the East African nation. This potential US DFC Ethiopia Bishoftu Airport investment was a central topic during a recent meeting between U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia and Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Mesfin Tasew.

The US State Department's Bureau of African Affairs confirmed the discussions, highlighting their focus on bolstering aviation cooperation and reinforcing Ethiopian Airlines' long-standing commercial relationship with the American aircraft manufacturer, Boeing. The bureau underscored the Assistant Secretary's dedication to establishing American investment and technological expertise as the bedrock of the Bishoftu International Airport, emphasizing a commitment to foundational U.S. involvement in the project...

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