Deputy PM Says Ethiopia Driving Results in Coffee Production through Bold Reforms

Addis Ababa, February, 22, 2025 (ENA)—Ethiopia is driving results through bold reforms, increasing revenue and opportunity in the sector, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh remarked at the third G-25 Africa coffee summit.

The third G-25 Africa coffee summit was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and  brought together Heads of State, Ministers, coffee authorities and Institutions, and private sector stakeholders from African coffee-producing countries.

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh participated in a two-day Summit that kicked off yesterday.

 

“At the 3rd G25 African Coffee Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, leaders came together to strengthen research and cooperation, unlocking the full potential of our continent’s coffee industry,” Temesgen said in a social media post.

The  Deputy Prime Minister also underscored that Ethiopia is driving results through bold reforms, increasing revenue and opportunity in the sector.

“As Africa’s top coffee producer, Ethiopia is driving results through bold reforms, increasing revenue and opportunity in the sector.

 Under the theme Unlocking Employment Opportunities for Youth through the Regeneration of the African Coffee Industry, we engaged in critical discussions on how to stimulate growth and create widespread jobs,” he said.

 

The birthplace of coffee, home to the rich and sought-after flavors of Coffea Arabica, is right here in Africa, the Deputy PM added.

In response to Ethiopia’s proposal, the summit decided that Addis Ababa would host the fourth G25 African Coffee Summit in 2027—an opportunity we embrace with deep responsibility, he indicated