Amb. Tsegab confers with Swiss Global Enterprise officials

Addis Ababa, August 16, 2023 (FBC) – Tsegab Kebebew, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the UN Office at Geneva and other International organizations in Switzerland, discussed with Mr.Stefan Barony Director Global Network and Mr. Mehmet Yildirimli, (senior consultant Africa, Turkiye, Israel) of Swiss Global Enterprise in Zurich, Switzerland.

During the discussion, Ambassador Tsegab briefed about current situations and the investment opportunities in Ethiopia. He provided information on priority areas such as agriculture, manufacturing, mining, tourism and ICT.

“There is an opportunity for Swiss Companies to invest in Ethiopia in manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and the services sector, particularly in the financial and telecom sectors”, the Ambassador said.

In connection with this, Ambassador requested the Enterprise to facilitate a promotional activity where Swiss companies are enabled to visit the investment opportunities in Ethiopia.

The officials of the enterprise said that they understand that Ethiopia is the gateway to Africa and they expressed their interest to work together, according to Ethiopian Permanent Mission in Geneva.

It is stated that both sides agreed to work together to enable Swiss companies to explore trade and investment opportunities in Ethiopia.

Switzerland Global Enterprise is a non profit organization with over 2200 members and works export and investment promotion on behalf of Switzerland State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and all Cantons in Switzerland.