Top news items in major Ethiopian media outlets

The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Friday.

-- Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalgen said Ethiopia has given due attention to improving the productivity of small scale farmers as part of modernizing the agriculture sector.

The Premier who was among the panelists in 'Grow Africa' panel, a sideline event at the World Economic Forum in Kigali, said the government understands the need to modernize the agriculture sector, as the country's economy depends on it. (Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation/EBC)

-- The government of Ethiopia has begun moving people out of flood risk areas, said Getachew Reda, Government Communication Affairs Office Minister.

He said floods which occurred in various past of Ethiopia have so far claimed the lives of 100 people. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- Ethio-Sudan business forum, aimed at bolstering the economic ties between the two countries, was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Thursday.

Members of the Sudanese public delegation, pertinent government officials and Ethiopian business community took part at the forum. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- President Mulatu Teshome of Ethiopia called on nations to support Ethiopia's bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nation Security Council.

The president received on Thursday newly appointed Ambassadors of Hungary, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangladesh, South Sudan, Chad and Fiji in his office. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC) Endit