PM Hold Talks with Duchess of Edinburgh

Prime Minister Abiy held discussion with Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, at his office today.

The premier wrote on his FaceBook that he was pleased to receive the Duchess of Edinburgh during her Ethiopia tour.

They had exchanged views on multiple development issues, it was learned.

On the occasion, Abiy expressed great appreciation to the Duchess for her support to charitable initiatives within the country.

The Duchess of Edinburgh and Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is currently visiting Ethiopia to celebrate the transformative work of the international eye care charity Orbis, and participate in national World Sight Day festivities on 12th October.

Later this week, Sophie will visit a rural health clinic and hospital where sight-saving medical screenings and surgeries are carried out daily with support from Orbis.

The charity is committed to eliminating trachoma — the infectious and blinding eye disease in Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency