The
Global India
Business
Forum
successfully organized a business delegation to Ethiopia from February 19-23, 2024. Business
delegates from different sectors led by the Global India Business Forum (GIBF) team visited the
country that promises ample investment opportunities.
The delegates included -
Founder and CFO of ENAICTECH Software Technologies Private
Limited, Rohit Bellur and its Co-founder and MD, Sreelakshmi Hindupur who represented the IT
sector; Pinaki Chakraborthy Owner of PR Kabita Textiles represented the textile sector; Vrushali
Borade CEO of Everest Pharma represented herbal medicines; Nikunj Rabara, Managing Director of
Niva Green India represented health, textile and packaging sectors; Deepali Gadkari, Secretary
General of GIBF and Director of Bella Vida represented the brand and silver jewelry
manufacturing segment while CMD and MD of Abhi Group, Dr. Jitendra Joshi represented the
logistics sector as well as GIBF as its Global President.
The delegation met the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC). Deputy Commissioners Dagato
Kumbe and Dr. Zeleke Temesgen gave an elaborate presentation on investment opportunities in
Ethiopia. The delegation also visited two industrial parks - Kilinto and Bole Lemi Industrial
Park. Mr. Aklilu Tadesse, CEO of Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) held a
discussion with the GIBF team and investors delegation who are interested in engaging in
agro-processing and pharmaceutical sectors. They also visited a textile manufacturing factory -
JJ Manufacturing. They met the State Minister of Health, Ethiopia, Ms. Frehiwot Abebe and had a
good discussion on how software can be developed for hospitals. The ministry is keen on getting
investments for hospitals.
The delegation had
discussions with Minister, Advisor of the Industrial Ministry, Asfaw
Abebe Eregnawe. The business delegates had fruitful meetings with fellow business leaders. The
Indian Embassy in Ethiopia hosted dinner for the Indian delegates.
The delegation had an elaborate meeting with the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce followed by a
B2B meeting. They visited the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre.
Deputy Secretary General of Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (AACCSA),
Zekarias Assefa informed about the work of the Chamber of Commerce.
The delegation was supported
by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia to the
Republic of India, H.E. Demeke Atnafu Ambulo, the Deputy Ambassador Bizunesh Meseret,
(Deputy
Head of Mission) at the Ethiopian Embassy in India and Mr. Ravi Rai, Commercial Head
(Economic
and Trade Sector). Ms. Bizunesh attended all the meetings with the delegation.
