High Level Ethiopian Delegation Confers with Saudi Authorities

Addis Ababa: A high-level Ethiopia's delegation held discussions with authorities of Saudi Arabia, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation led by State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Birtukan Ayano met with its Saudi counterpart led by Deputy Foreign Minister, Ali Al-Yousef in Riyadh and exchanged views on ways to repatriate illegal Ethiopian migrants from Saudi Arabia and enhance the bilateral relations of the two countries. In his media briefing last week, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nebiyu Tedla said that Ethiopia would start repatriation of its 70,000 citizens from Saudi Arabia. He also stressed the government's commitment to assisting Ethiopians who are in difficult situations abroad. Source: Ethiopian News Agency