Addis Ababa, April 8, 2025 (FMC) — The Ethiopian–Greek Business and Investment Forum, organized by the Ethiopian Embassy in Rome and the Ethiopian Honorary Consulate in the Hellenic Republic in collaboration with the Hellenic–African Chamber of Commerce, was held in Athens yesterday, the Embassy of Ethiopia in Rome said.
The forum was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, other government institutions, and members of the Ethiopian and Greek business communities, along with private companies.
In his opening speech, Mr. Assefa Abiy, Deputy Head of Mission of the FDRE Embassy in Rome, highlighted Ethiopia’s wide range of trade and investment opportunities, emphasizing its status as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies in recent years.
He also encouraged Greek companies to invest in Ethiopia and import the country’s products.
In line with this, Ms. Workaferaw Aklilu, representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, emphasized the favorable conditions created by her country’s macroeconomic reforms for foreign investors.
She underscored the potential for strengthening trade and investment ties between Ethiopia and Greece.
Mr. Dagato Kumbe, Deputy Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), delivered a presentation at the Forum, highlighting his country’s diverse investment opportunities, particularly in priority sectors.
He outlined the legal framework, procedures, and incentives designed to facilitate and encourage foreign investment.
The Forum concluded with productive B2B discussions and preliminary agreements between Ethiopian and Greek companies while promoting Ethiopia’s trade and investment potential.