UAE President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in EthiopiaThe official visit comes as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a number of fieldsBy WAM Published: Fri 18 Aug 2023, 3:31 PMUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has arrived in Addis Ababa for an official visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. During the visit, the UAE President and the accompanying delegation will hold a series of engagements with the Ethiopian side to highlight opportunities for cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, food security, energy, trade, investment, technology, and others. Sheikh Mohamed was accorded an official reception ceremony, featuring the national anthems of both the UAE and Ethiopia, accompanied by a salute of 21 artillery rounds as a tribute to his visit. A formation of honour guards stood united, offering a warm welcome upon the UAE President's visit. As the UAE President's plane entered Ethiopian airspace, a group of celebratory warplanes accompanied it to welcome his arrival.

Source: Ethiopian News August 18, 2023 20:33 UTC