Welcoming ceremony in Riyadh
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) with his delegation arrived at Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Friday Morning. PM Abiy with his delegation arrived in Riyadh to attend the first Saudi-Africa Summit.
Up on the arrival of the Ethiopian Government delegation at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), it received a warm welcoming ceremony by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
PM Abiy meets Saudi Prince
Parallel to the Saudi-Africa Summit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) held a bilateral meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The leaders discussed on bilateral and regional matters including Ethiopia’s development and economic reforms as well as the role played by Ethiopia in the region.
Both leaders have reached an understanding to establish a high level joint ministerial committee; for Saudi support on Ethiopia’s macroeconomic reforms through debt restructuring; energy cooperation and development finance and investments.
PM Abiy meets President Kagame
On the sidelines of the first Saudi-Africa Summit organized in Riyadh, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) met and discussed with President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame. The two leaders discussed on strengthening cooperation between their respective countries.
PM Abiy discusses with President of Somalia
On the sidelines of the Saudi-Africa Summit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) also conferred with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed of Somalia. The two leaders discussed on bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
PM Abiy, President Gulleh discusses
During his visit to Riyadh to attend the first Saudi-Africa Summit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed also met President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti to discuss on bilateral and regional mutual interests of Ethiopia and Djibouti.
BY DARGIE KAHSAY
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SUNDAY EDITION 12 NOVEMBER 2023
