The 14th Specialized Addis chamber International Agriculture and Food Exhibition /AGRIFEX-Ethiopia / opens its doors to the public on December 7, 223 at the Millennium Hall in a bid to create market linkages.

The fair which spans 3 days has attracted more than seven different countries, including companies from Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Kosovo and India.

The exhibition is said to include more than 70 local and foreign companies in various sectors of the agricultural value chain, including food processing, packaging, coffee export, beverage and other related products.

According to the City Chamber, the exhibition will help to create business ties and develop international partnerships. Deputy Head of Addis Ababa Trade Bureau Mesfin Assefa, who cut the ribbon to usher the event said, “The trade show is an opportunity for manufacturers to find market connections.”

He also pointed out that the exhibition had an important role in the transfer of technology and knowledge that will help strengthen urban agriculture and increase productivity in the capital.

According to Mesfin, such events are very important to create business ties between local and foreign companies which in turn increase the flow of foreign direct investment.

As the president of Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations Mesenbet Shenkute also vocalized, “The trade fair aims to connect local manufacturers and the business community with international partners.”