Saudi-East Africa Forum to spur trade relations set

ADDIS ABABA, November 11, SPA - A Saudi-East African Forum under the auspices of
the Saudi business community will be held here on Nov.13-15. Over seven countries
are expected to participate including Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania,
Somalia and Uganda.

The Forum offers a unique opportunity for businesses to engage, promote and exhibit
their products and services.

The event will also provide an investor’s forum, discussions and workshops,
interactive and bilateral meetings that will be arranged between the visitors and
local businesses, said Ambassador Mohamoud Dirir, Minister of Culture and Tourism
and Supervisor of the Forum at the press conference held at Millennium Hall on
Saturday, according to a report published today by the Jeddah-based Saudi Gazette.

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