PM Abiy Ahmed arrives in Saudi Arabia

At the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Saudi Arabia today for an official working visit.

During his first visit to the Middle East, the Ethiopian Premier will meet with Saudi officials to discuss on bilateral and continental issues.

Saudi Arabia is among the first countries which sent congratulatory messages to Dr Abiy on his election as Prime Minister of Ethiopia.

Previously, the premier had visited Djibouti, Kenya, and Sudan.