RAWALPINDI: Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) to explore opportunities for enhancing bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Ethiopia.The Ambassador was received by RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan, Senior Vice President Waseem Aslam, Vice President Ikram ur Rehman Abbasi and members of the RCCI Executive Committee.During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral trade, investment opportunities, institutional linkages and business-to-business collaboration to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
Addressing RCCI members, Ambassador Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba described Ethiopia as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a gateway to Africa, highlighting its strategic importance as the host of the African Union headquarters and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.He identified five promising sectors for investment, including agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, mining, tourism, and information and communication technology (ICT), encouraging Pakistani entrepreneurs to explore business partnerships in these areas.The Ambassador also invited Pakistan’s business community to participate in the “Invest in Ethiopia” forum and FINTEX Ethiopia 2027 trade fair, scheduled for January 28–31, 2027, to explore new commercial opportunities and establish business partnerships.
He congratulated the newly elected RCCI office-bearers and expressed his best wishes for their successful tenure.The visit underscored the shared commitment of RCCI and the Ethiopian diplomatic mission to strengthening business-to-business connections, promoting investment and expanding Pakistan-Ethiopia economic cooperation for mutual benefit.
