PM Abiy Ahmed met US vice president

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with United States’ vice president Mike Pence at the White House today, reported Voice of America Amharic service which cited a statement by the vice-president’s office.

Both sides discussed the bilateral relations, including trade and investment, and ongoing reforms in Ethiopia were among the issues discussed. The ministry of foreign affairs of Ethiopia didn’t disclose until today that PM Abiy Ahmed would be meeting with US vice president.

The intention of his trip to the United States was described as “meeting with Ethiopians in the United States.”

Vice President Pence congratulated Prime Minister Dr Abiy on Ethiopia’s democratic reforms and reinforced US commitment to support Ethiopia’s development.

Both sides reiterated the fact that Ethiopia and the UnitedStates have enjoyed strong partnership and bilateral ties.

The United States wants Ethiopia to play a leadership role in terms of conflict resolution in the Horn of Africa.

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