Ethiopian prime minister jets in

KAMPALA - Ethiopia's Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, has arrived this Friday for a two-day state visit at the invitation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

 Abiy greets Tirzah Dhamuzungu who received him at the airport

According to State House, the premier, who arrived Friday afternoon will hold a discussion with President Yoweri Museveni before leading his delegation to a bilateral meeting. They will also hold a joint press conference and issue a communiqué.

President Yoweri Museveni with Dhamuzungu

He was received at State House Entebbe by his host Yoweri Museveni and inspected a guard of honour.

  Abiy inspecting a guard of honour monted by Uganda's security services

On Saturday, the Ethiopian Prime Minister will be the Chief Guest at Heroes' Day celebrations at Birembo sub-county in Kakumiro district.

He will be awarded with the Pearl of Africa grand master medal and later address the people.

President Museveni and his guest at State House Entebbe

Abiy Ahmed Ali is the 12th Prime Minister of Ethiopia.

He is also the Chairman of both the ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) and the Oromo Peoples Democratic Organisation (OPDO), which is one of the four coalition parties of the EPRDF.

 The Guard of Honour

The premier greets Ugandan officials at State House Entebbe

 Museveni and his guest

PM Abiy is also an elected member of the Ethiopian Parliament.