Submit the press releaseFederica Mogherini, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn on an official visit today to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. HRVP Mogherini outlined the European Union’s efforts to support the humanitarian challenges in the Horn of Africa region, including the droughts affecting Ethiopia and neighbouring countries. HRVP Mogherini outlined the broad areas of cooperation, from economic investments to the common work better manage migration and support the efforts of Ethiopia as a major host of refugees. In this respect, HRVP Mogherini appreciated and encouraged the Prime Minister’s engagement in the establishment of a political platform and a dialogue with the opposition which the EU considers is the right direction to take. HRVP Mogherini had also met with opposition members during the visit.

Source: Ethiopian News March 17, 2017 21:22 UTC