Ethiopia, Somaliland to Organize First Trade expo

[Deeq A.]

HARGEISA–The Ethiopian consulate official, Mr. Hailu Alebachew said that a joint trade expo was being planned in Hargeisa, to showcase Ethiopian products in Somaliland, said in s statement posted on its facebook account.

Deputy chairman of Somaliland’s chamber of commerce, Hon. Jamal Aidid Ibrahim and first trade secretary of Ethiopia’s consulate office in Hargeisa met where the two officials have discussed the holding of the trade expo between Ethiopia and Somaliland in order to display their trade products. The two officials have discussed ways to review the bilateral trade ties between Ethiopia and Somaliland. The Ethiopian consulate in conjunction with Somaliland’s chamber of commerce is expected to make this trade exhibition successful. They have agreed to plan delegations from both sides to visit in order to explore investment opportunities. The meeting has come to an end and all a common understanding was reached pertaining to issues that have been raised during the trade talks.

Ethiopia, Somaliland have established joint security, trade and development pacts where officials meet to discuss ways to boot the flouring ties between the two neighbors. It is yet to be announce when the trade expo is slated to take place as far as the trade exhibition is concerned. They consented to further hold meetings to boost the trade and economic cooperation between the two neighbors.