Ethiopian envoy visits RCCI, urges business community to invest in Ethiopia

Liaquat Ali

Rawalpindi: Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce this week and urged the Pakistani business community to invest in Ethiopia that offered comparative advantage in form of key geographical location, cheap and clean energy and skilled human resource.

He said that a preferential trade agreement between Pakistan and Ethiopia is indispensable for the promotion of mutual trade. The ambassador extended a cordial invitation to the President and the team to join the upcoming delegation scheduled for May 26th.

The Ethiopian ambassador provided an insightful overview of Ethiopia, highlighting its rich cultural heritage, economic development initiatives.

Ambassador Jemal Beker said that Ethiopia wants to establish strong trade relations with Pakistan, and there are vast opportunities for Pakistan to promote exports with Africa. The key sectors are textiles, pharmaceuticals and other products which have a great demand in Ethiopia. Pakistan’s business community must try to take full advantage of the opportunities, he added. He also said that a high-level Ethiopian delegation will visit Pakistan in a few months.

RCCI President Saqib Rafiq briefed the Ambassador on the ongoing activities of the Chamber, he said that Pakistan is prioritizing trade with African countries under the Look Africa Policy. Senior Vice President Mohammad Hamza Sarosh, Vice President Faisal Shahzad, former presidents and members of the chamber were also present on this occasion.