Ethiopian Ambassador Invites Rawalpindi Businesses to Invest

Islamabad (GNP): Dr Oumer H. Oba, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) to hold an interactive session with the business community of Rawalpindi.

Upon arrival, the Ambassador was warmly received by Mr Nosherwan Khalil Khan, President of RCCI, Mr. Waseem Aslam, Senior Vice President, and Mr. Ikram ur Rehman Abbasi, Vice President, along with the chamber’s executive body.

The Ambassador congratulated the newly elected office bearers of the chamber and wished them a successful tenure.

Addressing RCCI members, 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.

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The Ambassador shared details of a business delegation to Ethiopia being planned by the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad. He invited the Rawalpindi business community to visit and explore opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, mining, information and communication technology (ICT) and tourism.

RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan briefed the Ambassador on the chamber and its core sectors. He urged the Ambassador to help promote trade and investment partnerships between the two countries, particularly in pharmaceuticals, surgical goods, textiles and agriculture.

He assured the Ambassador of his support and expressed keen interest in exploring Ethiopia’s trade and investment potential in the future.