U.S. Assistant Secretary, has arrived in Ethiopia for an official visit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia confirmed in a news update today. State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Markos Takele, greeted Mr. Tibor up on arrival at Bole International Airport. During his stay in Ethiopia, he is expected to hold discussion with senior government officials including the Minister for Foreign Affairs. The purpose of his visit to Ethiopia and to the region is said to be promoting trade relations between United States and African countries. While China has a strong economic presence in Africa, the United States has a growing political and cultural influence in countries like Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News November 28, 2018 21:56 UTC