An Eritrean Public and Cultural Diplomacy Delegation has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Thursday (February 14).
Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, the Eritrean Public and Cultural Delegation was warmly welcomed by Ethiopian Ambassador to Eritrea, Ambassador Redwan Hussien, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the African Union, Ambassador Araya Desta, Head of the Addis Ababa Culture and Tourism Bureau, Asst.Prof. Nebiyu Baye, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nebiat Getachew as well as dozens of the Ethiopian Public Diplomacy team.
The visit of the Eritrean Public and Cultural Diplomacy team, which comprises over 55 Eritreans drawn from all walks of life, is expected to further strengthen the historical relations and people-to-people ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
During their stay in Ethiopia, the Eritrean Public and Cultural Diplomacy Delegation will attend several events including series of cultural and musical concerts to be held in four Ethiopian cities; Addis Ababa, Adama, Bahir Dar and Hawassa. The cultural and musical concerts will be held under the theme, “Grand Musical Concert to Celebrate the Peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea,” according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ethiopian Herald February 23/2011
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