Envoy, Saudi Chambers Chair Discuss Ways to Deepen Ethio-Saudi Trade Ties

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Lencho Bati, and a top Saudi Chambers Officials discussed ways to expand bilateral trade and investment ties of the two nations.

The discussion between the Ambassador and Chairman of the Board of Federation of Saudi Chambers, Ajlan Abdulaziz, on Friday was focused on strategies related to expanding economic and commercial activities between the two countries.

The activities include holding Investment and Trade Forum, And facilitation of trade delegation visit to Ethiopia, said the ministry of foreign affairs.

Speaking at the meeting, Abdulaziz said he recognizes the great potential Ethiopia provides to Saudi investors as well as export to the Saudi market.

He also concurred with the importance of holding an Investment and Trade Forum in Riyadh at this juncture, assuring his full support to expand bilateral business cooperation.

The two sides also discussed the importance of establishing a Ethio-Saudi business council to deepen the trade between the two nations, said the ministry.