Brussels to host Ethio-EU business forum next week

Hosted by the European Commission, the Ethio-EU business form will be held on May 14-15, 2019 in Brussels, Belgium, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The objective of the forum is mainly to support and stimulate European private sector trade and investment.

The event will attract high-ranking Ethiopian and EU officials, including Mr. Jyrki Katainen, vice-president of the European Commission and Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness.

The forum will focus on agro-processing, textile, apparel and leather as well as pharmaceutical, medical and ICT. (FBC)