Addis Ababa (TDI): The Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) have agreed to jointly organize a Business Forum on April 15 at the ICCI premises.
The forum aims to mobilize Pakistani traders and investors ahead of the upcoming Single Country Exhibition being hosted by Pakistan in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from May 15 to May 17.
The decision was made during a meeting between Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of Ethiopia, and Nasir M. Qureshi, President of ICCI, held at the Islamabad Chamber.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on enhancing trade and investment ties between Ethiopia and Pakistan and discussed key modalities to ensure the success of the upcoming business forum.
The forum is expected to bring together business leaders, investors, and trade experts to explore opportunities for collaboration in diverse sectors.
Ambassador Jemal Beker congratulated Nasir Qureshi on assuming office as the President of ICCI and praised the strong institutional bond between the Ethiopian Embassy and ICCI.
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He highlighted the Embassy’s continuous efforts in promoting Ethiopia as a hub for trade and investment, and appreciated ICCI’s role in supporting bilateral trade initiatives.
He also briefed the ICCI President on the transformative homegrown economic reforms implemented in Ethiopia under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, which have opened new avenues for foreign investment.
The Ambassador invited Pakistani businesses to explore the vast opportunities in Ethiopia’s manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, and services sectors.
Importantly, the Ambassador announced that the Single Country Exhibition will coincide with the high-level forum “Invest in Ethiopia 2025” scheduled for May 12–14, 2025, providing an ideal platform for Pakistani companies to connect with Ethiopian counterparts and investors.
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ICCI President Nasir M. Qureshi reaffirmed ICCI’s full support for the event and the Embassy’s initiatives, expressing confidence that the upcoming exhibition in Addis Ababa will significantly boost trade volumes and foster long-term economic partnerships between the two nations.
With Ethiopia positioning itself as a gateway to the African market and Pakistan seeking to diversify its trade horizons, the collaboration marks a promising chapter in South-South economic cooperation.
Areeba Kanwal is a contributor at The Diplomatic Insight and has passion for International Relations and diplomacy.
