22/04/2026
✨Dejen G/meskel Import and Export was honored to participate in the Symposium on the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) Promotion and the 9th Hongqiao International Economic Forum (HQF) Consultation Program, held at the African Union on April 21, 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
💠The symposium was hosted by the China International Import Expo Bureau and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum Secretariat, in coordination with the Mission of China to the African Union and the Embassy of China to Ethiopia. The event brought together distinguished representatives from various institutions, including the Chinese Ambassador’s office, ICBC China, Africa Standard Bank, and the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations.
💠The program focused on briefing and inviting exhibitors to the upcoming 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), scheduled for November 5–10, 2026, in Shanghai, China. It highlighted the growing opportunities between China and Africa for importers and exporters, including enhanced buyer-exhibitor matchmaking, stronger visitor engagement, impactful brand promotion, and closer collaboration between government and industry for long-term business relationships.
We also had the privilege of hearing insightful presentations from distinguished speakers, including:
🔹Song Shangzho- Deputy Director, General of the CIIE Bureau
🔹Melaku Geboye Desta – Acting Director, Regional Integration and Trade Division, UNECA
🔹Kassahun Mamo – Deputy Secretary General, AACCSA
🔹Jia Liu – Deputy Chief Executive Officer, ICBC Africa Representative Office
🔹Florence Wanja – Executive Head of Business & Commercial Banking, East Africa
📍The event was highly informative and inspiring. We look forward to building new partnerships, connecting with global companies, and engaging in meaningful exchanges with exhibitors from around the world.🌍