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SINGAPORE: Singapore will establish an embassy in Addis Ababa, the first in East Africa and the third on the African continent, alongside Egypt and South Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n The new embassy in Ethiopia’s capital was announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Nov 24) at a joint press conference with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali.<\/span><\/p>\n Mr Wong, who is also the Finance Minister, is in Ethiopia from Nov 23 to 25 for his first bilateral visit to Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n He said that the embassy would be a “tangible demonstration” of Singapore\u2019s commitment to a partnership with Ethiopia, and belief in the country’s strategic importance and potential.<\/span><\/p>\n “Our embassy will also enable Singapore to strengthen our ties with Africa as a whole,” Mr Wong said.<\/span><\/p>\n “Because being here in Addis Ababa will allow us to better engage the African Union, deepen our understanding of Africa, and explore new areas of cooperation,” he added.<\/span><\/p>\n Mr Wong also said the two countries will deepen collaboration on sustainability, with a focus on carbon credits. This will help both Singapore and Ethiopia meet their respective climate targets, he added.<\/span><\/p>\n