India Ethiopia Business and Cultural Council
About Ethiopia
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is located in the north-eastern part of Africa commonly
known as the Horn of Africa. It is strategically proximate to the Middle East and Europe, together
with its easy access to the major ports of the region, enhances its international trade. It is
bordered by the Sudan in the west, Somalia and Djibouti in the east, Eritrea in the north and Kenya
in the south. The country covers 1,112,000 square kilometres (472,000 sq. miles) making it roughly
as large as France and Spain combined and is five times the size of the UK.
From the north and running down the center are the Abyssinian highlands. To the west of the chain
the land drops to the grasslands of Sudan, to the east to the deserts of the Afar. South of Addis
Ababa, the land is dominated by the Rift Valley Lakes.
Ethiopia’s central plateau varies in height between 2,000 and 3,000 meters. In the north and
center of the country there are some 25 mountains whose peaks rise over 4,000 meters (13,200ft), the
highest being Ras Dashen at 4,543 meters (14,538ft).
Objectives
Business Council
To promote bilateral trade between India and Ethiopia To boost businesses of all the sectors, particularly MSMEs, and create business opportunities To promote businesses of all sizes across the two countries Establish business to business and people to people contact Create tie-ups amongst chambers of commerce and have businesspeople as part of this council.
Cultural Council
To promote cultures and exchange ideas and values through this council Facilitate cultural exchanges in the form of music, dance, history, artifacts, exhibitions, expos and even through online mediums Create opportunities for student exchanges, training and courses to promote cultural relations between India and Ethiopia To promote artists through shows, exhibitions, etc. either in person or through online mediums.
