Thursday, July 07, 2011

Korean president to arrive here tomorrow


Addis Ababa,Thursday, 07 July 2011 – South Korean President, Lee Myung-bak and his delegation will arrive in Addis Ababa for a three-day official visit.This will be the first visit to Ethiopia by South Korean President in nearly 30 years.President Lee will meet with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and expected to discuss and share Korea's development experience, green growth strategies, agricultural collaboration, economic and trade cooperation as well as resources development.On July 9, 2011, the president will visit Addis Ababa University and meet with president of the university as well as plant seedlings on the university’s premises.
President Myung-bak will also deliver a speech to ministers, ambassadors and other invited guests at the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) Hall.One of the highlights of the event will be the conferring of honorary degree on the South Korean president by the Addis Ababa University. (waltainfo.com)

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