JUBA – Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed on Monday met in his office with visiting President of Djibouti Ismail Omar and discussed bilateral relations between the two countries.
Omar arrived in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday afternoon for two-day state visit expecting to meet Prime Minister Ahmed to discuss economic ties as well as regional issues of common ground for the two countries.
In a statement, the office of prime minister said PM Ahmed discussed issues of common interests including economic ties during his talks with the visiting Djibouti’s president.
“Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his delegation have held a discussion with President Ismail Omar and his delegation on bilateral and future issues,” the statement said.
“Among the issues raised are trade, agriculture flow, joint infrastructure development, tourism, energy and other sectors to strengthen economic ties,” it said.
It further said the “two leaders will continue their discussion on common issues during the visit.”