The bilateral trade agreement is aimed at boosting trade cooperation between the two countries for further strengthening the economic and commercial relations between Ethiopia and Pakistan. Ethiopian Ambassador in Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula described the approval of the agreement as a "major breakthrough" in the bilateral relations of the two countries. He said the landmark agreement would give a major boost to the bilateral trade that currently stood at over $80 million. He congratulated the business community of Ethiopia and Pakistan over the approval of the agreement. "These developments coupled with the commencement of the Ethiopian Airlines set the stage for the bilateral relations of Ethiopia and Pakistan to flourish and thrive in the changing global dynamism," the ambassador noted.

Source: Ethiopian News December 18, 2023 15:43 UTC