Ethiopian Ambassador promotes investment opportunities in Rawalpindi

Dr. Oumer H. Oba, the Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan, met with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) to discuss expanding trade and investment between Ethiopia and Pakistan.

During the session, Ambassador Oumer highlighted Ethiopia as a rapidly growing economy and a strategic gateway to Africa, noting its role as the host for the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. He emphasized that recent economic reforms have opened various sectors to foreign direct investment, citing advantages such as industrial parks, sustainable electricity, and global connectivity via Ethiopian Airlines.

The Ambassador invited the Rawalpindi business community to participate in an upcoming business delegation to Ethiopia, focusing on sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, mining, ICT, and tourism. RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan expressed interest in exploring partnerships, specifically within the pharmaceutical, textile, and surgical goods industries.