Addis Ababa — President Taye Atske-Selassie received and held discussions with Her Royal Highness Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, the Duchess of Edinburgh, today. During their meeting, President Taye briefed Her Royal Highness on current national and regional issues. The president also expressed the gratitude of the Government of Ethiopia to the British Government for its support at the conference held in Geneva to jointly raise humanitarian aid for Ethiopia. Her Royal Highness further said her country will play its part in efforts to strengthen humanitarian aid needed in other areas, including Ethiopia. The Duchess of Edinburgh delivered a congratulatory message from His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom to the President of Ethiopia upon his appointment, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Source: Ethiopian News October 16, 2024 13:58 UTC