DW BUREAU / Chandigarh Fulfilling the vision of Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal a two-day meeting of 'Haryana-Ethiopia Investment Commission (EIC)' was organized by Foreign Cooperation Department at Gurguram and Chandigarh. On this occasion, the Framework of Collaboration (FFC) was signed between Haryana and Ethiopia Investment Commission (EIC), Ethiopia. The key objective of this meeting was to bolster trade and investment ties between Haryana and the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Sharing information in this regard an official spokesperson of Foreign Cooperation Department said that a pioneering initiative had been taken by the Department in October 2021 to convene Haryana-Africa Conclave, Series-1 in consultation with the Ministry of External Affairs. The Conclave saw an enthusiastic participation of twelve nations from the African Continent, including Ethiopia. This year's 'Haryana-Ethiopia Investment Commission (EIC)' meet by the Department of Foreign Cooperation is yet another special and timely engagement between the two regions. The spokesperson said that on the first day of the Meet (on April 6, 2022), the seven-member Ethiopian delegation led by the Mr. Daniel Teressa, Deputy Commissioner of EIC had a rich interaction with the business representatives of Haryana in Textile and Garmenting sector. Subsequently, the delegation in Chandigarh was joined by Dr. Tizita Mulugeta, Ambassador of Ethiopia to India on April 7, 2022. Dr. Mulugeta commended the Government of Haryana for making relentless strides for forging strong trade, investment, cultural and people-to-people ties between Haryana and Ethiopia. There was participation of several dignitaries of Government of Haryana, businesses, and exporters from the pharmaceutical, agro-processing, and textile sectors of Haryana. Dr. Mulugeta along with the EIC delegation welcomed the businesses from Haryana to invest in Ethiopia. During the meeting, the representatives from Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Haryana also made a brief presentation on investment opportunities in Haryana and potential collaboration between Haryana & Ethiopia, said the spokesperson. (editor@dailyworld.in)