Ethiopia’s Ambassador-designate Visits Rawalpindi Chamber, Highlights Investment Opportunities

Rawalpindi:
H.E. Dr. Oumer Hussein Oba, Ambassador-designate of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to Pakistan, paid his maiden visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cooperation and highlight extraordinary investment opportunities in Ethiopia’s growing economic sectors.
The meeting covered trade, investment, institutional linkages, and future collaboration mechanisms. Both sides explored ways to strengthen bilateral relations and ensure seamless cooperation between the two nations.
Addressing representatives from various Pakistani economic sectors, the Ambassador briefed them on Ethiopia’s homegrown economic reforms, which have opened up significant business opportunities in five primary sectors: agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, mining, tourism, and ICT.
He also urged the business community to participate in the high-level “Invest in Ethiopia” forum, scheduled for March 26–27, 2026, in Addis Ababa. The event is expected to gather over 700 international investors, policymakers, and development partners. The Ambassador assured RCCI that the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad would provide full support to Pakistani businesses seeking to explore the untapped potential of bilateral economic relations.
RCCI President H.E. Usman Shaukat welcomed the Ambassador and highlighted the growing cooperation between the Embassy and the Chamber. He emphasized that people-to-people ties are key drivers of economic diplomacy and require focused efforts from both sides to bring the two nations closer.
Senior Vice President Mr. Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Mr. Fahad Barlas, and Former President Mr. Raja Amer also shared their views on the future of Ethiopia-Pakistan relations. The meeting concluded with a Q&A session and a cake-cutting ceremony organized by RCCI to celebrate Christmas.