DUBAI, 14th February, 2020 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today received at his palace in Zabeel the visiting Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, and his delegation. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, welcomed the Ethiopian Prime Minister and stressed the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Ethiopia based on friendship and mutual interest. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed also highlighted the hard work carried out by the Ethiopian Prime Minister on the journey of development and modernisation in his country to provide jobs and modern life for his people. He also expressed the UAE's readiness to provide logistical assistance and expertise to Ethiopia to enable it to achieve the aspirations and goals of its people.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2020 16:41 UTC