Islamabad (TDI): Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, met Dr. Kazim Niaz, Pakistan’s Secretary to the Economic Affairs Division, to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation between Ethiopia and Pakistan.
The meeting attempted to institutionalize the relations in key sectors of economy, education, and health. The two sides talked about the necessity to institutionalize the frameworks to ensure long-term cooperation between the two countries.
Ambassador Dr. Jemal emphasized the growing relations between Pakistan and Ethiopia, mentioning significant development in trade, investment, tourism, aviation, and cultural diplomacy.
H.E. 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚, called on
H.E. Dr. Kazim Niaz, 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 of #Pakistan, to discuss bilateral cooperation. Their discussion focused on institutionalizing ties in… pic.twitter.com/fzNRgukRmk— Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad (@ETEmbassyISB) August 4, 2025
Dr. Jemal informed the Secretary about the 5th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference and Single Country Exhibition (PATDC & SCE) to be held in Addis Ababa in October 2025.
He invited Pakistani stakeholders to actively participate in the event since it is imperative for developing commercial relations and South-South cooperation.
The Ambassador highlighted the role of Addis Ababa as the diplomatic capital of Africa, which hosts international conferences regularly, facilitating multilateral talks and regional integration.
Secretary Dr. Niaz emphasized Pakistan’s keen interest in enhancing engagements with African countries and recognized Ethiopia’s initiatives towards regional development and trade.
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Diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Pakistan were established in the 1950s, but this alliance has grown stronger in recent years.
The opening of Ethiopia’s resident mission in Islamabad in 2022 and the initiation of direct flights from Addis Ababa to Karachi are milestone events towards increased connectivity and economic integration. Both countries regard each other as strategic partners in their respective regions.
With a growing convergence on giving highest priority to international development and with a commendable vision for South-South cooperation, Ethiopia and Pakistan are now better positioned to take the lead.
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