Ethiopia: Secretary Blinken and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m very happy to have Prime Minister Abiy right here with us on the summit and in Washington. We have, I believe, a ancient second for the rustic, for Ethiopia, this settlement that is excellent news for all the country, in addition to many different issues that we are running on in combination. I’ve been very happy, Mr. Prime Minister, to have (inaudible) conversations with you over the months, however it is specifically just right to peer you in particular person right here these days. Welcome. Thank you.

PRIME MINISTER ABIY: Thank you very a lot, Secretary Blinken. (Inaudible.)

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Washington, D.C.

December 13, 2022