Secretary Kerry Meets With Ethiopian Prime Minister Dessalegn

(May 25, 2013, (Addis Ababa))--Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn here on Saturday discussed with U.S Secretary of State John Kerry. According to Fana Broadcasting Corporate, the two parties discussed on bilateral issues between Ethiopia and the U.S as well as regional affairs.

Hailemariam holds talks with U.S Secretary of State John Kerry (.flickr)

Prime Minister Hailemariam on the occasion said that the relation between Ethiopia and the U.S is getting strengthened from time to time. The Premier said Ethiopia is keen to further enhance existing relation with the U.S. Support of the U.S is significant in the efforts of Ethiopia to reduce poverty and stressed the need for U.S investors to strengthen participation in the investment, technology transfer and trade sectors.

Secretary of State John Kerry on his part said that the U.S supports Ethiopia in its efforts to become member of the World Trade Organization. Kerry arrived here on Friday to attend celebrations of the 50th Golden Jubilee of the OAU/AU. 
Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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