(MENAFN) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni for a two-day visit to Ethiopia on Friday. The visit was seen as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two countries. The two leaders held discussions during a working dinner at the Grand Palace, with the aim of strengthening humanitarian and development assistance support to Ethiopia. A statement issued by the office of Ethiopia's prime minister indicated that regional, continental, and global issues of "common concern" would also be discussed during the visit.
The visit by the Italian Prime Minister is significant for Ethiopia, as Italy has been one of Ethiopia's key development partners. Italy has provided significant humanitarian assistance to Ethiopia, particularly during times of crisis, such as the current conflict in the Tigray region. During her visit, Georgia Meloni is expected to explore ways to further strengthen the partnership between Ethiopia and Italy.
In addition to the visit by the Italian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed also met with the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mahamud, who arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday. The President of Somalia came for a trilateral meeting with the Ethiopian Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Italy. The three leaders discussed key issues of mutual interest between the three nations, with the goal of further enhancing existing partnerships.
The trilateral meeting between the leaders of Ethiopia, Italy, and Somalia is significant as it demonstrates the growing cooperation between the three nations. Somalia is a key partner for both Ethiopia and Italy, and the trilateral meeting is expected to explore ways to deepen cooperation between the three nations. Overall, the visit by the Italian Prime Minister and the trilateral meeting between the leaders of Ethiopia, Italy, and Somalia are positive steps towards strengthening ties between the nations and achieving greater regional cooperation.
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