The Turkish Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists (TUSKON), Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) discussed Turkey-Africa trade and investment opportunities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 13, 2013 at Hilton Addis.

The meeting discussed about ways to strengthn Turkish-African business and investment ties. Noting the conductive investment climate in Ethiopia, TUSKON President Rizanur Meral said, Turkish investors are have interest in engaging in garment, food processing and mining sectors in Ethiopia.

Meral also said, TUSKON is will open office in Addis Ababa to enhance Turkish-African trade and investment cooperation. Focusing on Ethiopia, the office would be instrumental in assisting the two parties exchange experiences, enhance bilateral cooperation, investment and trade relations between Africa and Turkey he said.

"We believe that Ethiopia is suitable for business with a number of incentives for investors engaged in industrial sector."

The Turkish Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists is a non-governmental nonprofit umbrella organization representing seven business federations and 162 business associations in Turkey.

Source: Ethiopian Herald