Addis Ababa, June 8, 2018 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed, who arrived in Kampala for a two-day state visit this morning, held talks with President Yoweri Museveni.
The discussion focused on strengthening issues of mutual interest between the two countries, including trade and political ties, Kampala Post reports.
According to a joint statement issued following the meeting, the two leaders noted the existing bonds of friendship and cooperation between Ethiopia and Uganda.
They agreed to concretize cooperation in priority sectors energy, trade, agriculture, transport, tourism and culture.
The two leaders also stressed the need to increase the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries by bringing together the respective private sectors to identify opportunities for trade and investment.
They underscored the need to work on road transport linking North-eastern Uganda to Southern Ethiopia, through Northern Kenya.
The leaders also discussed the situation in South Sudan, calling upon all parties to the conflict to renounce violence and armed rebellion, and redouble efforts to find a peaceful political solution through dialogue under the IGAD-led High Level Revitalization Forum.
The two leaders agreed on the need to convene an extra-ordinary IGAD Summit to address outstanding issues.
The Premier, who is accompanied by a delegation of ministers and high-ranking Ethiopian government official, was welcomed by the President at State House, Entebbe.
The Premier was treated to a red carpet welcome and accorded a 19-gun salute.
He also inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Officers and men of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces after which he was entertained by groups of Ugandan traditional local troupes.
Posted by Amare Asrat
The discussion focused on strengthening issues of mutual interest between the two countries, including trade and political ties, Kampala Post reports.
According to a joint statement issued following the meeting, the two leaders noted the existing bonds of friendship and cooperation between Ethiopia and Uganda.
They agreed to concretize cooperation in priority sectors energy, trade, agriculture, transport, tourism and culture.
The two leaders also stressed the need to increase the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries by bringing together the respective private sectors to identify opportunities for trade and investment.
They underscored the need to work on road transport linking North-eastern Uganda to Southern Ethiopia, through Northern Kenya.
The leaders also discussed the situation in South Sudan, calling upon all parties to the conflict to renounce violence and armed rebellion, and redouble efforts to find a peaceful political solution through dialogue under the IGAD-led High Level Revitalization Forum.
The two leaders agreed on the need to convene an extra-ordinary IGAD Summit to address outstanding issues.
The Premier, who is accompanied by a delegation of ministers and high-ranking Ethiopian government official, was welcomed by the President at State House, Entebbe.
The Premier was treated to a red carpet welcome and accorded a 19-gun salute.
He also inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Officers and men of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces after which he was entertained by groups of Ugandan traditional local troupes.
Posted by Amare Asrat
Addis Ababa, June 8, 2018 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed, who arrived in Kampala for a two-day state visit this morning, held talks with President Yoweri Museveni.
The discussion focused on strengthening issues of mutual interest between the two countries, including trade and political ties, Kampala Post reports.
According to a joint statement issued following the meeting, the two leaders noted the existing bonds of friendship and cooperation between Ethiopia and Uganda.
They agreed to concretize cooperation in priority sectors energy, trade, agriculture, transport, tourism and culture.
The two leaders also stressed the need to increase the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries by bringing together the respective private sectors to identify opportunities for trade and investment.
They underscored the need to work on road transport linking North-eastern Uganda to Southern Ethiopia, through Northern Kenya.
The leaders also discussed the situation in South Sudan, calling upon all parties to the conflict to renounce violence and armed rebellion, and redouble efforts to find a peaceful political solution through dialogue under the IGAD-led High Level Revitalization Forum.
The two leaders agreed on the need to convene an extra-ordinary IGAD Summit to address outstanding issues.
The Premier, who is accompanied by a delegation of ministers and high-ranking Ethiopian government official, was welcomed by the President at State House, Entebbe.
The Premier was treated to a red carpet welcome and accorded a 19-gun salute.
He also inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Officers and men of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces after which he was entertained by groups of Ugandan traditional local troupes.
Posted by Amare Asrat
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