Ethiopian Embassy plans Business Delegation to Ethiopia, Invites Rawalpindi Businesses
RAWALPINDI (News Desk): Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia H.E. Dr. Oumer H. Oba has invited the business community of Rawalpindi to join a business delegation to Ethiopia being planned by the Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad to explore trade and investment opportunities.
The Ambassador extended the invitation during a visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Tuesday, where he held a comprehensive interactive session with the business community.
Upon arrival, the Ambassador was warmly received by Mr. Nosherwan Khalil Khan, President RCCI, Mr. Waseem Aslam, Senior Vice President and Mr. Ikram ur Rehman Abbasi, Vice President along with executive body members. He congratulated the newly elected office bearers of RCCI and wished them a successful tenure.
Addressing the members, the Ambassador shared details of the upcoming business delegation to Ethiopia and urged Rawalpindi businesses to visit and explore Ethiopia’s agriculture, agro processing, manufacturing, mining, ICT and tourism sectors.
He described Ethiopia as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a gateway to Africa, hosting the headquarters of the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
He said Ethiopia is open to trade and investment following homegrown economic reforms that have opened several sectors to foreign direct investment. He also pointed to the country’s industrial parks, affordable and sustainable electricity, regional integration, and global air connectivity through Ethiopian Airlines.
RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan briefed the Ambassador on the chamber and its core sectors, and urged him to help promote trade and investment partnerships between the two countries, particularly in pharmaceuticals, surgical goods, textiles and agriculture.
He assured his support to the Ambassador and expressed keen interest to explore the trade and investment potential of Ethiopia in future.