A delegation of Ethiopian government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has traveled to Washington DC to attend the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Parallel to the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his delegation held constructive discussions with U.S. key officials and on various current issues as well as bilateral and regional topics. “I held a candid and productive meeting with U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. I expressed our appreciation to the U.S. for their contribution in our efforts to achieve peace. For decades, Ethiopia has been a key ally of the U.S. in Africa and we discussed ways of strengthening our partnership.” Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today to welcome progress made on the implementation of the November 2 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, which is key to bringing lasting peace to northern Ethiopia. Secretary Blinken commended steps taken by the Ethiopian government to improve humanitarian access and begin restoration of essential services. The Secretary urged accelerated implementation of the agreement and access to the conflict areas by international human rights monitors. The United States remains committed to supporting the African Union-led peace process, including the AU monitoring and verification mechanism.
Ned Price, U.S. State Depratment Spokesperson (Via, U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa)
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had a discussion with American National Security Adviser, Jack Sullivan. The discussion is focused on the implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities, the political and economic reforms of the government in Ethiopia. In addition, the discussion focuses on strengthening the bilateral relationships between Ethiopia and the U.S. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a constructive discussion with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan over a host of issues including the implementation of the cessation of hostilities, the political and economic reform initiatives of the government and the way forward on revitalizing the historical bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Office of the Prime Minister, Ethiopia
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD 17 DECEMBER 2022
