Meles discusses with EU Commissioner
Addis Ababa, June 12, 2008 (Addis Ababa) - Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi received and held talks on Thursday with Commissioner of the European Union (EU), Louis Michel at the office of the premier.

The two parties discuss on Ethio-EU cooperation as well as on socio-economic and political developments here in Ethiopia. They also confer on situations in the Horn of Africa, senior government official, who attended the discussion, told ENA.

Commissioner commends Ethiopia’s contribution toward ensuring peace and stability in the sub-region.

The EU is keen to strengthen the existing cooperation with Ethiopia to a higher level, according to the commissioner, he said, EU will provide 674 million euro to Ethiopia through its 10th Development Fund.

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Meles discusses with EU Commissioner
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