Asmara, 14 October 2018- President Isaias Afwerki arrives in Addis Ababa for two-day official visit today, 14 October, at an invitation of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Upon arrival at the Bole International Airport, President Isaias was awarded warm welcome by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Mufteriat Kamil, Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives as well as other senior government officials and former Prime Minister, Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn.

During his stay in Ethiopia, President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahemd will discuss on the progress of the peace agreement signed between the two countries and other developments of mutual interest to the two countries.

In the same vein, President Isaias and Prime Minister Dr. Abiy participated at the inauguration ceremony of the Omo Kuraz 3 Sugar Factory.

The senior Eritrean delegation includes Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Gebreab.according to Eritrean information Ministry (Shabait)