PROVINCE REPORT
RAWALPINDI: Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Oumer H. Oba has invited the Rawalpindi business community to explore trade and investment opportunities in Ethiopia, highlighting potential cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, information technology and tourism.
The ambassador made the remarks during his visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), where he held an interactive session with business representatives.
He was received by RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan, Senior Vice President Waseem Aslam, Vice President Ikram ur Rehman Abbasi and other members of the chamber’s executive body.
Dr. Oumer congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of RCCI and wished them success during their tenure.
Addressing the business community, he described Ethiopia as a growing economy and a gateway to Africa, noting that the country hosts the headquarters of the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
He said economic reforms had opened several sectors to foreign direct investment, while industrial parks, affordable and sustainable electricity, regional integration and international air connectivity through Ethiopian Airlines offered opportunities for investors.
The ambassador also shared details of a business delegation to Ethiopia being planned by the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad and invited Rawalpindi business leaders to explore investment prospects in agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, mining, information and communication technology, and tourism.
RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan briefed the ambassador on the chamber’s activities and major business sectors. He called for stronger trade and investment partnerships between Pakistan and Ethiopia, particularly in pharmaceuticals, surgical goods, textiles and agriculture.
He assured the ambassador of the chamber’s support and expressed interest in exploring Ethiopia’s trade and investment potential to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.
