{"id":53479,"date":"2025-10-17T09:59:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=53479"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:14:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:14:29","slug":"5th-pakistan-africa-trade-development-conference-and-made-in-pakistan-exhibition-officially-opens-in-addis-ababa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/5th-pakistan-africa-trade-development-conference-and-made-in-pakistan-exhibition-officially-opens-in-addis-ababa\/","title":{"rendered":"5th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference and Made in Pakistan Exhibition Officially Opens in Addis Ababa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<span class=\"td_btn td_btn_lg td_shadow_btn\" style=\"color: #ffff00;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53487\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Pakistan-Africa-Ethiopia-Trade-e1760696036741.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\" \/>Addis Ababa, Ethiopia \u2013 16 October 2025: The 5th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Made in Pakistan Exhibition officially opened today at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The landmark event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with the Embassy of Pakistan in Addis Ababa.<\/p>\n<p>The three-day conference and exhibition bring together over 100 leading Pakistani exporters and industry representatives alongside business and government delegates from Ethiopia and across Africa, fostering an important platform for trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Ambassador Dr. Jemal Bekar Abdula shared , &#8221; More than 115 giant Pakistani companies present their products, services and innovation in the Exhibition. It is my great pleasure and honor to welcome my brothers and sisters from Pakistan and Africa who came to participate on 5 Pakistsn Africa Trade Development Conference held in Ethiopia, Land of Origin.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;I am very glad to kick off the conference along with Dr Alemu Sime, Minister of Transport and Logistic of Ethiopia, H.E. Jam Kamal, Federal Minister of Commerce of Pakistan, State Ministers, High Commissioners and Chambers President, he said.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. Jemal said, This conference will create partnership and cooperation among and between various companies that advance the mutual respect of the two brotherly countries. <\/strong><strong>Ethiopia is becoming global competitive investment destination.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_lg td_shadow_btn\">Opening Ceremony Highlights:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The opening ceremony commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the national anthems of Ethiopia, African Union and Pakistan, marking a respectful and ceremonial start to the event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>H.E. Ambassador Mian Atif Sharif,<\/strong> Ambassador of Pakistan to Ethiopia, delivered the welcome address, highlighting the significance of the conference as a continuation of Pakistan\u2019s \u201cLook Africa\u201d policy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis platform embodies Pakistan\u2019s strong commitment to deepen economic engagement with Africa, particularly East Africa,\u201d Ambassador Atif stated. \u201cEthiopia\u2019s role as the gateway to this region makes Addis Ababa the perfect venue for this important partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"997ws0nZXd\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/africa-pakistan-connectivity-roundtable-on-prospects-pm-shehbaz-directs-enhanced-engagement-with-continent-of-today-single-country-exhibition-in-ethiopia-next-month-hamid-asghar-khan\/\">AFRICA PAKISTAN CONNECTIVITY ! Roundtable on Prospects ! PM Shehbaz Directs Enhanced Engagement with Continent of Today : Single Country Exhibition in Ethiopia Next Month : Hamid Asghar Khan<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;AFRICA PAKISTAN CONNECTIVITY ! Roundtable on Prospects ! PM Shehbaz Directs Enhanced Engagement with Continent of Today : Single Country Exhibition in Ethiopia Next Month : Hamid Asghar Khan&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/africa-pakistan-connectivity-roundtable-on-prospects-pm-shehbaz-directs-enhanced-engagement-with-continent-of-today-single-country-exhibition-in-ethiopia-next-month-hamid-asghar-khan\/embed\/#?secret=iRkDZqkKDD#?secret=997ws0nZXd\" data-secret=\"997ws0nZXd\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>H.E. Ambassador Jemal Bakir,<\/strong> Ethiopia\u2019s Ambassador to Pakistan, underscored the shared vision of cooperation and friendship between the two nations. \u201cOur bilateral relations have grown steadily, and platforms like PATDC create tangible opportunities for both our business communities,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ambassador Dewano Kedir,<\/strong> Director General for Asia and Oceania at Ethiopia\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, commended Pakistan\u2019s proactive engagement strategy with Africa and reaffirmed Ethiopia\u2019s readiness to facilitate partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe collaboration between Ethiopia and Pakistan stands as a model for South-South cooperation,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53484\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-16-at-6.46.17-PM-1-e1760695464795.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"297\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>(Additional Foreign Secretary Mofa, DG Mofa Amb Hamid Asghar Khan with\u00a0 Commerce Minister Pakistan, Transport snd logistics Minister Ethiopia, State Minister Health, State Minister Tourism, State Minister Commerce)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>From Pakistan\u2019s si<\/strong>de, Mr. Basit Saleem Shah, Minister (Trade &amp; Investment) at the Embassy of Pakistan in Addis Ababa, appreciated the Ethiopian government\u2019s hospitality and support. \u201cThis event will unlock opportunities that go beyond trade\u2014it will create enduring business linkages, enhance trust, and build a shared future of prosperity,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n<p>A presentation by <strong>Mr. Abdul Karim Memon, Director General of TDAP,<\/strong> showcased Pakistan\u2019s robust export performance and highlighted key opportunities for African markets in sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and agri-products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mr. Saquib Fayyaz,<\/strong> Senior Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), emphasized the role of private sector collaboration. \u201cBusiness-to-business partnerships will be the real drivers of economic growth in this evolving Pakistan-Africa relationship,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_lg td_shadow_btn\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53482\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-17-at-10.42.20-AM-e1760694989545.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/>Remarks by Guest of Honor:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Guest of Honor, H.E. Dr. Alemu Sime Feyisa,<\/strong> Minister of Transport and Logistics of Ethiopia, commended the initiative and acknowledged its contribution to regional economic integration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEthiopia stands committed to advancing logistics infrastructure and investment policies that make cross-border trade faster and more efficient,\u201d Dr. Alemu said. \u201cWe see today\u2019s gathering as a new chapter in our trade relations with Pakistan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony also featured remarks from H.E. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister of Commerce of Pakistan, who expressed his government\u2019s continued commitment to African markets.<br \/>\n\u201cOur collaboration with Africa is not only about trade\u2014it\u2019s about shared growth and collective progress,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"fCfd3FFuAV\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-to-seriously-implement-engage-africa-policy-trade-offices-being-activated-officials-assure-at-business-africa-forum-shaping-tomorrow-together-by-rcci\/\">Pakistan to Seriously Implement Engage Africa Policy ! Trade Offices Being Activated ! Officials Assure at &#8220;Business Africa Forum &#8211; Shaping Tomorrow Together&#8221; by RCCI<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan to Seriously Implement Engage Africa Policy ! Trade Offices Being Activated ! Officials Assure at &#8220;Business Africa Forum &#8211; Shaping Tomorrow Together&#8221; by RCCI&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-to-seriously-implement-engage-africa-policy-trade-offices-being-activated-officials-assure-at-business-africa-forum-shaping-tomorrow-together-by-rcci\/embed\/#?secret=VjVigXH3Mn#?secret=fCfd3FFuAV\" data-secret=\"fCfd3FFuAV\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The opening concluded with the presentation of mementos to VIP invitees followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the official launch of the exhibition. The Minister, along with other dignitaries, toured the exhibition and interacted extensively with exhibitors, discussing the vast trade potential and emerging business opportunities for in Ethiopia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_lg td_shadow_btn\">A Platform for Growth:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The conference will feature high-level policy discussions, sectoral presentations, and B2B matchmaking sessions across industries. Delegates from more than ten African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Tanzania, are participating.<\/p>\n<p>Day 1 of the event attracted hundreds of buyers from multiple sectors across Ethiopia. In the coming two days, an even larger number of visitors with strong trade potential are expected to attend and benefit from this dynamic business platform.<\/p>\n<p>This 5th edition of PATDC and Made in Pakistan Exhibition underscores Pakistan\u2019s ongoing commitment to strengthening economic and commercial ties across Africa\u2014anchored in mutual benefit, industrial cooperation, and shared prosperity.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cv7jOmx8RW\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-september-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 September 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 September 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-september-2025\/embed\/#?secret=45YgcqmGtl#?secret=cv7jOmx8RW\" data-secret=\"cv7jOmx8RW\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Addis Ababa, Ethiopia \u2013 16 October 2025: The 5th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Made in Pakistan Exhibition officially opened today at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa. 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