A meeting of government members, diplomats and financiers took place on Wednesday in Djibouti to discuss the New International Airport of Biidley project. Reporting by Agence Djiboutienne d'Information, the meeting brought together key stakeholders to make progress on the project.

Economic diversification strategy

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, has included the New International Airport of Biidley project in an economic diversification strategy. This move aims to reduce Djibouti's reliance on a single revenue source.

Financial partners

Djibouti, France and Japan form the core of identified financial partners for the project. The involvement of these countries is seen as crucial in securing funding for the airport.

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