Ethiopian News Agency (ENA)
Friday, June 01, 2007
After talks with Senator Bill Nelson here yesterday, Seyoum told journalists that the two countries would bolster their cooperation in areas of ensuring peace and security and fighting terrorism.
Concerning the current situation in Somalia, Seyoum said Somalia's affairs should be left to the people and the government of that country.
He said the international community should provide support to an all-embracing national reconciliation conference that would be held next month.
Senator Bill Nelson on his part said the United States and Ethiopia have the same stand regarding terrorism.
The Senator appreciated the economic growth registered for four consecutive years and the efforts Ethiopia is making to enhance the education and health sectors, among others.
He said the political developments taking place in Ethiopia are also encouraging.
The Florida Senator is visiting Ethiopia, Chad, Algeria and Nigeria aimed at finding ways as to how these countries would work jointly with the US in various sectors.
Source: ENA, June 01, 2007