ADDIS ABABA, 14th June, 2016 (WAM) -- Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Republic of Ethiopia, has met with Gazi Abdullah Al Mahri, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Ethiopia, in Addis Ababa.

During the meeting, they reviewed the development of the bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields.

Al Mahri expressed UAE''s interest in developing its relations with Ethiopia, especially in the economic and investment fields.

The Ethiopian Prime Minister commended the outstanding relations between the two countries, hailing the progress made by the UAE in various fields and stressed his government''s readiness to strengthen bilateral cooperation. He also wished the UAE ambassador success in performing his duties.