Somalis of Ethiopian origin in Uganda asked to invest in Ethiopia

Embassy calls on Somalis of Ethiopian origin in Uganda to play role in cementing economic ties between the two countries

Ethiopian Ambassador in Uganda, Alemtshay Meseret, had a meeting with Somalis of Ethiopian origin who live in Uganda.

The meeting deliberated ways to strengthen trade and investment links between Ethiopia and Uganda.

Ambassador Alemtshay noted the experience that attendees have developed in doing business in Uganda which should be used to scale up economic relations between the two countries.

She said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement provides opportunities to investors of the two countries to maximize gains and cement ties.

The Ethio-Somali businesspeople in Uganda who participated in discussion expressed interest to invest in Ethiopia.