Addis Chamber expresses interest in Parliament Membership, AU representation

The Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association (Addis Chamber) has expressed its desire to join the Ethiopian People’s Representative Council and the African Union. Mesenbet Shenkute, President of the Addis Chamber, highlighted the international nature of the chamber’s activities and its involvement in African issues and the domestic private sector, emphasizing the importance of representation in these key bodies to better support the sector. Shenkute pointed to the positive example set by Kenyan parliament members in supporting their country’s manufacturing association, citing collaborative efforts during the Ethio-Kenya trade and investment mission held in Addis Ababa. The Addis Chamber advocates for government policy changes to facilitate business operations but acknowledges the need for further engagement. The involvement of Kenyan parliament members in supporting the manufacturing sector underscores the potential benefits of similar collaboration in Ethiopia. The Addis Chamber aims to secure parliamentary and AU seats to strengthen economic diplomacy between Ethiopia and Kenya and enhance bilateral cooperation. Despite existing agreements, economic and trade relations between the two countries require further development to realize their full potential.