President Sahlework Zewde has held talks with Colombia’s Vice President Francia Márquez in her office today.
VP Francia Márquez arrived in Addis Ababa yesterday for a two-day official visit to Ethiopia.
Sahlework and Márquez discussed about ways of strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
During the discussion, President Sahlework said that there are many areas where Ethiopia and Colombia can work together.
Vice President Francia Márquez stated on her part that Colombia is interested in consolidating its relations with Ethiopia on cultural, economic, political, and social affairs.
According to her, the two countries have similar history and both are working for better peace.
Recall that the vice president had discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonon yesterday.
Ethiopia and Colombia established diplomatic relations in 1947.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency