Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday, January 31, inaugurated the first phase of the Aysha II Wind Power Plant in Somali Regional State, stressing that clean energy development is central to the country's long-term economic transformation.
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Speaking at the event, which was attended by President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, Abiy said the Aysha II Wind Power Plant reflects Ethiopia's pursuit of self-reliance through effective utilisation of local resources.
"I would like to extend my gratitude to the Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), Dongfang Electric Corporation, a Chinese company that undertook the project, and the people in the region for their contribution to the successful completion of the first phase of the project," said Abiy.
Noting that clean energy development in Ethiopia would foster regional integration and cross-border connectivity, Abiy said Ethiopia's strides toward growth and energy development cannot be guaranteed without cooperation with neighboring countries.
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