French President Macron to arrive for visit in Ethiopia today

President Emmanuel Macron of France is due to arrive in Addis Ababa today for a two-day state visit to Ethiopia.

During his visit, President Macron will meet with President Sahle-Work Zewde and Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed for talks on bilateral and regional issues of mutual benefit to the peoples of the two countries.

President Macron will also visit the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.