Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Ethiopian, Italian leaders discuss bilateral issues

The Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome on Monday held discussion with his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella on several bilateral issues such as economic cooperation, migration, peace and security.
President Mulatu said Ethio-Italy cooperation had reached a new height after Italy selected Ethiopia as priority investment destination in Africa.
President Mattarella who is on a visit to Ethiopia said Italy has high interest to boost relations with Ethiopia in the areas of trade, investment, tourism and capacity building.
President Mattarella arrived in Addis Ababa on Sunday for a five-day official visit to Ethiopia.
During his stay in Ethiopia, President Mattarella will also hold discussions with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as well as visit a refugee camp in Gambella and the World Heritage Site of Lalibela, among others.

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