Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed arrived in Asmara for a two-day working visit

Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed arrived in Asmara for a two-day working visit

Asmara, 18 July 2019 – Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, arrived in Asmara in mid-morning hours today, 18 July for a two-day working visit.

President Isaias Afwerki accorded warm welcome to Prime Minister Dr. Abiy and his delegation on their arrival at Asmara International Airport. At the welcoming ceremony, Presidential Advisor Mr. Yemane Gebreab and Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Mr. Redwan Hussien were presented.

President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met at State House in the afternoon hours of today and discussed on the further enhancement of the all-rounded cooperation between the two countries as well as regional and other matters of mutual interest.

Accompanied by President Isaias, Prime Minister Abiy and his entourage visited several development projects and construction work on the Nefasit-Decamhare highway.

The Ethiopian delegation includes Minister of Finance Mr. Ahmed Shide, Director of the Office of the Prime Minister Mr. Shumete Gizaw, and CEO of the Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewelde Gebremariam.