Top news items in major Ethiopian media outlets

The Following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Saturday.

--Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and Guinean President Alpha Conde have held bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the 47th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

The two countries had signed more than 20 agreements in various sectors including agriculture and health. (Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation/EBC)

--The British-Dutch multinational consumer goods company, Unilever Global, has expressed interest to expand its investment in Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn had discussion with Unilever CEO Paul Polman on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland. (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA)

--An agreement was signed on Friday for the construction of three pharmaceutical, medical equipment manufacturing and textile parks at a cost of 10.5 billion birr (465 million U.S. dollars) over the coming 12 months.

The parks will be built at Kilinto on the outskirt of Addis Ababa, Bole Lemi Phase-II and in Jimma. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

--The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church (EOTC) has said the inscription of the popular Timket/baptism, the Epiphany for the Church, will help in the worldwide recognition of the annual religious festival.

The Church says besides promoting increased unity among people, the inscription of the colorful event entails a huge economic benefit to the country as it will be known among countries of the world. (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA) Endit