Ethiopia is taking part in a mega food and beverages tradeshow in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The show, which is held annually, is the largest food and beverages tradeshow in the world. The five-day exhibition which is currently underway also brings together several government officials, key decision makers in the industry, and business affiliates. 

Ethiopia’s corner at the exhibition was jointly opened by Ambassador Misganu Arega, Ethiopia’s Minister of Industry and Trade, and Mrs. Eyerusalem Amdemariam, Ethiopia’s Consular General to the UAE. Ethiopia is promoting a wide range of export items in the industry, including its world-renowned coffee, sesame, honey, linseed, meat and others.

Ambassador Misganu, speaking on the occasion, said the exhibition is an important platform to promote Ethiopia’s wide range of export items to the international market in line with Ethiopia’s foreign investment attraction policy that seeks to access lucrative trade deals, and attract potential investors to the country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on their part, have said that the five-day mega exhibition is expected to present Ethiopia with ample opportunities for trade, networking and top-level discussions specially with regards to promotion on food and beverages.

Sources: AFP, Gulfood