TEHRAN, July 17 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Rezaei, Iran's ambassador in Addis Ababa met and held talks with Oumer Hussien Oba minister of Ethiopia's agriculture.In the meeting of the Iranian ambassador with the Minister of Agriculture of Ethiopia, the two sides reviewed the potential in that sector, emphasizing the strengthening and development of bilateral agricultural cooperation.

Agriculture is an essential driving force behind economic growth in the Ethiopian economy.

Crops and livestock production account for roughly 65% and 25% of agricultural GDP SD/IRN85541324