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In recognition of the visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Washington DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaimed July 28, 2018 "Ethiopia Day in Washington DC" (Photo: Mayor Bowser Facebook)
Tadias Magazine
Staff
Updated: July 27, 2018
New York (TADIAS) – The Mayor of Washington, Muriel Bowser proclaimed July 28, 2018 "Day of Ethiopia in Washington "Celebrating the First Ethiopian Minister Abiy Ahmed's visit to the US capital, which is a twin city of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
Mayor Bowser said that she will join Premier Abiy at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday. Thousands of people are expected on the scene as Prime Minister Abiy holds his first public address greeting the Ethiopian community in the DC metropolitan area.
"The Ethiopian community is such a popular part of our city, and our Ethiopian neighbors have played a vital role in building the diverse, inclusive and vibrant Washington we live in today," said the Mayor. Bowser in a statement. . "Now, in this new climate of goodwill and unity, we look forward to reaffirming the relationship between our two capitals." The Mayor's proclamation states that "since taking office in April 2018, Dr. Abiy has Is focused on rights, ending the war with Eritrea, pursuing political and economic reforms, and eliminating corruption, which will lead Ethiopia to a more democratic society.
The Mayor added on Twitter : "We are honored @ PMOEthiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali in Washington, DC I am looking forward to joining thousands of Ethiopians tomorrow." from the entire region as we proclaim July 28, 2018 "Ethiopia Day in Washington."
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Abiy, who is touring three cities in the United States, met President Mike Pence at the White House on Friday, July 27.
Pence tweeted: "Honored to meet today with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia at @WhiteHouse. I applaud his historic reform efforts, including improving respect for human rights, reforming the business environment and peace with Eritrea. "
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