Ethiopian premier in talks with somali counterpart

ADDIS ABABA, July 21, 2005 (ENA) — Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has received and held talks with prime minister of the Somalia Transitional Government, Ali Mohammed Gedi at his office.

Prime Minister Ali has discussed with Prime Minister Meles on Ethiopia-Somalia bilateral issues after his visits to Libya, according to a senior government official.

Currently, Ali said, better situations are being witnessed in Somalia as the transitional government has been engaged in wide-scale activities.

Prime Minister Meles on his part said the prevailing stability in Somalia is useful for Ethiopia.

Prime Minister Meles also expressed his good wishes for the transitional government.

Somalia minister of planning for international cooperation, Abdulrazak Osman and Special Envoy of Somalia in Ethiopia, Abdi Karim Farah have attended the discussion.