Pakistan and Ethiopia Establish “Fresh Foundation” for Trade and Gateway Partnerships.
Pakistan Ethiopia trade partnership
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Ethiopian Ambassador H.E. Dr. Oumer Hussein Oba have held a high-level meeting to solidify a “fresh foundation” for bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The discussions centered on moving beyond traditional diplomacy toward practical, results-oriented partnerships in manufacturing, tourism, and logistics.
Strategic Gateway Partnership
- Market Access: Minister Jam Kamal Khan highlighted that Pakistan and Ethiopia are ideally positioned to act as strategic gateways for each other into the South Asian and African markets, respectively.
- Look Africa Policy: The meeting aligns with Pakistan’s “Look Africa” initiative, seeking to diversify export destinations and strengthen ties with emerging African economies.
- Sectoral Focus: Both nations expressed interest in replicating successful economic models, such as the Sialkot industrial model, to boost manufacturing and aviation logistics.
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