U.S. Officials Visit Addis Ababa

October 6, 2005
No. 44/05

Addis Ababa (U.S. Embassy) – Ambassador Donald Yamamoto, Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs in the U.S. Department of State, and Eunice Reddick, Director for East African Affairs, will visit Ethiopia on Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7.  Ambassador Yamamoto’s visit is part of ongoing efforts by the United States and the international community to promote and support the efforts of the Government of Ethiopia and opposition parties to enhance the process of democratization in Ethiopia.  Mr. Yamamoto will also discuss regional issues with the Government of Ethiopia.