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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) Signatories

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 15, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary Blinken met with the signatories of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA). Government of Ethiopia National Security Advisor Redwan Hussein and TPLF Spokesperson Getachew Reda shared the progress that has been achieved so far: silencing of the ...
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before Meeting with Ethiopian Civil Society Leaders

REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AMERICAN GIBBI ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA MARCH 15, 2023 SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, I’m really grateful to each and every one of you, not just for being here this evening but for what you’re doing every single day, which is working to protect and defend the rights of all of your ...
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$331 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance for Ethiopia

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 15, 2023 Today I am announcing more than $331 million in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia in FY 2023 through the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development.This funding will provide life-saving support to those displaced and affected by conflict, drought, and food ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 15, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today to discuss a range of issues critical to the U.S.-Ethiopia relationship. During the meeting, Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Abiy discussed the significant progress in implementing ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mekonnen

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 15, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen today to discuss a range of issues critical to the U.S.-Ethiopia relationship. Secretary Blinken and Deputy Prime Minister Mekonnen discussed ...
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