Kazakhstan and Ethiopia Discuss Prospects for Establishing a Hub for Ethiopian Goods

 

Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 — By the initiative of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia, a meeting was held between Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Ethiopia Zh.Adilbayev and Director General of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority A.Debela.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan confirmed readiness of the Kazakh side to provide all necessary support for the joint implementation of agreements reached by the political leaders of the two countries in September 2026 in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.

In turn, Director General A.Debela supported the proposal of the Kazakh side to further strengthen cooperation, including establishment in Kazakhstan a hub for exported Ethiopian goods, including coffee and tea.

Also during the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation and noted the dynamic growth of trade turnover between the countries, including a significant increase in coffee exports to Kazakhstan, which accounts for a major share in the overall trade volume of the two countries.

In addition, the interlocutors emphasized the importance of reciprocal visits by business community representatives to develop long-term partnerships, and agreed to exchange information on international events and specialized exhibitions dedicated to the coffee and tea industry held in the territory of the two countries.

At the end of the conversation, the interlocutors agreed to continue joint work to progressively develop practical steps for strengthening and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in this area.