Sialkot, April 21, 2025 – The Europe Today: The Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced the participation of its members in the upcoming Single Country Exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, scheduled for May 15–17, 2025, aligning with the “Invest in Ethiopia” Business Forum taking place from May 12–13, 2025.
The announcement was made by SCCI President H.E. Ikram ul Haq during a high-level Business Forum co-chaired with H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Pakistan. The event was jointly organized by the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad, SCCI, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
In his address, Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker commended the SCCI’s longstanding commitment to deepening trade ties with Ethiopia, recalling their successful participation in a trade delegation visit to Ethiopia in May 2024. He emphasized the growing strategic partnership between the Ethiopian Embassy and the Sialkot Chamber, aimed at unlocking trade and investment potential between the two brotherly nations.
The Ambassador highlighted Ethiopia’s progress through its two phases of homegrown economic reforms, which have created a highly favorable investment climate, featuring incentives for foreign direct investment (FDI) and a streamlined ease of doing business.
“The Single Country Exhibition and the ‘Invest in Ethiopia’ Business Forum are golden opportunities for Pakistani businesses to forge ties not only with Ethiopian enterprises but also with key stakeholders from across Africa,” Dr. Jemal said, underscoring Ethiopia’s potential as a gateway to the African market.
Echoing the Ambassador’s remarks, President Ikram ul Haq affirmed the Chamber’s commitment to showcasing Sialkot’s manufacturing excellence in Addis Ababa. He encouraged SCCI members to explore new business avenues in Ethiopia, noting its strategic importance in expanding trade footprints across Africa.
The forum marked another milestone in the growing economic diplomacy between Pakistan and Ethiopia, laying the groundwork for stronger bilateral trade, industrial collaboration, and investment partnerships.
