Trade and regional security yesterday dominated bilateral talks between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abi Ahmed Ali. “Kenya will facilitate the formal acquisition of land in Lamu Port given to the Ethiopian government and the Ethiopian side reiterated its commitment to develop the land for logistical facilitation.”To boost trade ties, the leaders pledged to strengthen cooperation between Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines. Uhuru showed willingness to grant the Ethiopian national carrier a second frequency flight to Mombasa. “They are concerned about the lukewarm international support for Somalia, particularly the inadequate and unpredictable funding for Amisom,” the leaders said. Read: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiye Ahmed arrives Kenya for two day visitClick here for the latest political news

Source: Ethiopian News May 07, 2018 21:00 UTC