On September 5th 2023, the Chairman, Mr. Aboubaker Omar Hadi, received a delegation from ITOCHU Corporation at Red Sea World, led by the Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Mr. Otsuka Umio.
The discussions centered around several topics, including investments in a petrochemical plant in Djibouti's Damerjog Industrial Park, which would leverage local resources by combining them with refinery by-products for PVC production.
On August 30th, 2023, the DPFZA Chairman, Mr. Aboubaker Omar Hadi, had an important meeting with Mr. David Gressly, UN Resident Coordinator for Yemen, Mr. Jose Barahona, UN Resident Coordinator for Djibouti, and Mrs. Emma, the UNDP Representative for Djibouti.
Chairman Hadi explained that such event, defused on time, would have triggered an environmental and ecological time bomb with catastrophic consequences.
Thanks to the concerted efforts and the support of the Djiboutian government, this potential ecological disaster was averted.
At the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, President Guelleh, the current chair of IGAD delivered a speech emphasising stronger BRICS-Africa ties.
President Guelleh highlighted the potential of combining Africa's resources with BRICS technology capabilities and funding for mutual economic benefits. President Guelleh emphasized cooperation to boost trade, investment, and development, aligning with BRICS goals.
The Summit concluded with resolutions promoting mutual respect, UN reform, arms control, and conflict resolution in Libya, Sudan, and Niger.
On August 16th 2023, the DPFZA Chairman, Mr. Aboubaker Omar Hadi, along with Deputy Mayor of Liaocheng City, Mr. Liu Wenqiang and the Minister Counselor of the Ethiopian Embassy, Mr. Hayder, attended the Conference and Exhibition Centre Ceremony of the "Made in Liaocheng" Cross-border E-commerce Products.
On August 13th ,2023,The Chairman of DPFZA Mr. Aboubaker Omar Hadi received Dr.Mohamed Ashraf Iqbal at RED SEA WORLD, the Chairman of Waafi Bank based in Malaysia.
He also proposed that they can invest in real state, tourism, maritime and transport infrastructures and energy sectors.
Dr. Mohamed Ashraf also visited Djibouti's state-of-the-art ports and free zones infrastructures.