Ethiopia, Pakistan review preparations for upcoming trade exhibition in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, April 18, 2025 (FMC) — Preparations for the upcoming Pakistan Single Country Exhibition in Addis Ababa have been finalized, according to a press note FMC received today from the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad.

The Embassy reported that Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jemal Beker, held a high-level meeting on Friday with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, at the Ministry of Commerce in Islamabad.

The meeting was also attended by Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Industry, along with senior officials from both the Ethiopian Embassy and Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce.

The discussions focused on finalizing arrangements for the exhibition, which is scheduled to take place from May 15 to 17, 2025, in Addis Ababa. The event will be held in conjunction with the “Invest in Ethiopia” high-level business forum on May 12 and 13.

Both sides welcomed the joint mobilization campaign led by the Ethiopian Embassy and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to encourage Pakistani businesses to participate in the exhibition.

Ambassador Jemal briefed the Minister on his outreach to major business chambers in Pakistan to raise awareness about the commercial opportunities in Ethiopia.

The Ambassador noted that the Ethiopian government and business community are ready to host the Pakistani delegation, emphasizing the exhibition’s role in strengthening long-term trade relations between the two countries.

He also highlighted the significance of Ethiopian Airlines’ entry into the Pakistani market, describing it as a vital tool for supporting Pakistan’s “Look Africa and Engage Africa” policy and enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, health, and education.

Minister Jam Kamal Khan praised the Ambassador’s role in facilitating business engagement and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to using the exhibition as a launchpad for deeper commercial ties with Ethiopia and the wider African market.

The Minister also underlined the importance of close coordination to ensure the exhibition delivers lasting benefits for both nations.