Ethiopian Airlines is planning to launch direct flights to Lahore, a move discussed during a meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Ethiopian Ambassador Dr Oumer Hussein Oba in Islamabad.
The envoy said the proposed route is expected to enhance business-to-business linkages, improve connectivity, and promote cultural exchange between Pakistan and Ethiopia.
The meeting focused on expanding bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and regional connectivity, particularly with African markets. Jam Kamal Khan proposed organizing a multi-country business forum in Islamabad with participation from East African countries.
He highlighted Pakistan’s manufacturing sector, including small and medium enterprises producing engineering goods, agricultural machinery, home appliances, and consumer products.
The minister identified agriculture, engineering, and tractor manufacturing as potential areas for cooperation, citing Pakistan’s experience in these sectors.
The Ethiopian side informed that a Single Country Exhibition of Ethiopia is planned in Islamabad later this year. Both sides discussed cooperation in trade, industry, and connectivity, and agreed to strengthen engagement through practical measures.