ADDIS ABABA, Feb 10 (NNN-ENA) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi held talks here Tuesday with the commnader of the United States Africa Command, General William Ward and expressed gratitude to the US for its support in difficult times of the Ethiopian Airlines crash off Beirut.
The prime minister, who said the help of the US was what was really expected from a friend indeed, also briefed the commander about the situation in neighbouring Sudan and Somalia.
The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia is trying its level best to ensure peace and security in the country, Meles said, adding that supporting the TFG was the only option to ensure sustainable peace and stability in that county.
The two officials also discussed issues related to continental and regional peace and security and exchanged views especially on the role of the US in efforts to ensure peace and stability in Sudan.
General Ward expressed sorrow over the tragic accident involving the Ethiopian Airlines Boeign 737 which crashed with the loss of all 90 lives on board.
He told journalists later that the US government would continue searching to find victims of the fatal accident.
The commander also said he held constructive discussions with Meles on peace and security issues in the Horn of Africa. General Ward said he obtained valuable ideas from the prime minister regarding ensuring peace and security in the region.
He expressed the commitment of the US Africa Command to work closely with the Ethiopian government to address the peace and security issues in the region. — NNN-ENA
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