First-Ever Ethiopian Cafe Opens in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Pakistan, inaugurated the first-ever dedicated Ethiopian coffee cafe, Habesha, … Read More The post First-Ever Ethiopian Cafe Opens in Islamabad and Rawalpindi appeared first on ProPakistani .
The first Ethiopian coffee cafe, Habesha, opened its doors in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between Ethiopia and Pakistan. The inauguration ceremony was graced by members of the Ethiopian community, embassy staff, and media representatives. Ambassador Oba, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Pakistan, led the event with a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Following the ceremony, the ambassador engaged journalists in an interactive session, emphasizing the strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. He highlighted that this marked the debut of Ethiopian coffee in Pakistan through the first dedicated cafe of its kind in the twin cities. The ambassador remarked, "From the birthplace of humankind to the home of Arabica coffee, Ethiopia is called the Land of Origins for all the right reasons."
The cafe, owned by an Ethiopian-Pakistani couple, Naeem Hashmi, aims to foster cultural ties between the two countries. The cafe will serve as a platform for art, culture, music, and tourism exchange, allowing people from both nations to discover and share their heritage.
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