Asmara, 19 October 2026 – Eritrea participated in the Africa Commerce and Industry Summit 2026, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 14 to 16 October under the theme “Driving Africa’s Next Era of Trade”.

The summit, organized by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce, brought together over 5,000 delegates from more than 50 countries, including producers, exhibitors, investors and chamber of commerce representatives.

Discussions focused on trade, investment and innovation through leadership and networking.

At the summit, Mr. Beyene Russom, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Kenya, delivered a speech focusing on security, maritime sovereignty and peace; centering women and youth in continental trade; and the role of the diplomatic corps and industrial sovereignty.

To promote trade among African countries, Ambassador Beyene called for a strong commitment to prioritizing industrial development and domestic value addition when building partnerships with developed economies.