This meeting follows the earlier institutional announcement published here,
On 10 December 2025, the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) hosted an official meeting dedicated to strengthening economic and institutional cooperation between Romania and Ethiopia.
The event brought together:
- H.E. Tsegab Kebebew Daka, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Romania,
- the leadership of CCIB,
- representatives of MEDAT – the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism,
- representatives of ARICE – the Romanian Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade,
- the delegation of AASR and Nicaero Financial Consulting,
- Romanian companies exploring opportunities for cooperation,
- and Nordic Trading PLC, the official partner of AASR in Ethiopia.
Key topics discussed
During the meeting, participants explored:
- new economic cooperation opportunities between Romania and Ethiopia,
- the potential of the Ethiopian market for Romanian investors and exporters,
- growing interest from Romanian companies in participating in the Ethiopia International Trade Fair 2026,
- strengthening institutional collaboration between CCIB, AASR, ECCSA, MEDAT, and ARICE.
The discussions build upon the framework established by the Memorandum of Understanding signed between AASR and the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA).
Cultural highlight: Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Participants also enjoyed an authentic cultural moment – the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, presented by Abyssinian Bar & Restaurant.
The ceremony offered a symbolic experience of Ethiopian hospitality and tradition, greatly appreciated by all attendees.
Outcomes of the meeting
The meeting held at CCIB on 10.12.2025 resulted in:
- defining the next steps for upcoming bilateral consultations,
- reaffirming the interest of both Romanian and Ethiopian stakeholders in strengthening cooperation,
- identifying priority sectors such as agriculture, tourism, digitalization, coffee, logistics, energy and labor mobility,
- and continuing collaboration between AASR and its institutional and economic partners, including Nordic Trading PLC in Ethiopia.
Conclusion
The event hosted by CCIB marks an important step in advancing Romania–Ethiopia economic relations and paves the way for new joint initiatives expected in 2026, particularly in the context of Romania’s presence at upcoming major economic events in Addis Ababa.
AASR remains committed to supporting Romanian–Ethiopian cooperation and invites institutions and companies interested in future projects to contact us for participation opportunities.
Official Institutional References
This meeting was also reflected in official institutional communications published by partner institutions, including the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) and the Permanent Mission of Ethiopia to the United Nations in Geneva.
