New Delhi, Oct 4 (KNN) Eying at increased cooperation in trade and investments between India and Ethiopia, a 30-member business delegation comprising of representatives from different industries will be visiting Ethiopia on 4-5 October.

Coinciding with the visit, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind will also be visiting the African nation on a state visit, it being the first Presidential visit after 45 years.

The business dialogue is expected to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations.

The 30 member Indian business delegation is to include innovators consisting of senior leaders from the sectors of Infrastructure and Construction, power, renewable energy, ICT , Agriculture and irrigation, food processing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

Also players from the filed of agrochemicals, agro automotive, banking etc will be participating in the dialogue.

The India-Ethiopia Business Dialogue is being organized by FICCI in partnership with Indian Business Forum in Ethiopia and the Indian.

President of India, Ram Nath Kovind and Dr. Mulatu Teshome, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia are likely to be present at the event.

The two leaders will also inaugurate the Indian Technology and Innovation Exposition, which is being organised by FICCI from 5^th to 7^th October in Addis Ababa. 

During the event the Dr. Mabratu Meles State Minister of Ministry of Industry, Commissioner of Ethiopian Investment Commission, Convener of IBF and Indian Innovators will also be making presentations on Investment opportunities & Agro- Industrial Parks in Ethiopia.

On the occasion the two Presidents will also release the special publication “India-Ethiopia-70 years of Diplomatic Relations”. (KNN/DA)