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Israeli prime minister in Ethiopia on official visit

Xinhua, July 7, 2016 Adjust font size:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa Wednesday evening to start his official visit to the East African country.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, Israeli ambassador to Ethiopia, and senior Ethiopian government officials have warmly received him on his arrival at Bole international airport, according to a media report by the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC).

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address the Ethiopian parliament.

His visit would expand the age-old relation of the countries, noted the report. Endit