Pakistan Presses Ethiopia to Expedite Pharma Approvals

The government of Pakistan has officially requested that Ethiopia expedite regulatory approval processes for its pharmaceutical companies. The negotiations focus on clearing pending product registrations and conducting necessary manufacturing plant inspections. This move is part of broader bilateral trade discussions between the two nations. Pakistan aims to utilize this agreement to secure broader access to the growing East African pharmaceutical market. Ethiopia is currently reviewing these regulatory requirements as part of its foreign trade and investment policy.