Guinea President arrives for official Visit

The President of the Republic of Guinea, Alpha Conde, arrived in Addis Ababa today for a three-day official visit to Ethiopia.

Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, he was received by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed.

During his visit, President Conde will meet with President Sahle-Work Zewde for talks on ways of further strengthening relations on bilateral and continental issues.

The Joint Ministerial Commission meeting between Ethiopia and Guinea was held yesterday.

Ethiopia and the Republic of Guinea have longstanding relations, one which dates back to 1960s.

During the presidency of Sekou Toure, the Republic of Guinea supported Ethiopia on its effort to reconcile the Monrovia and Casablanca groups in the course of establishing the OAU.