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February 24, 2011 (ADDIS ABABA) - Russian envoy to Sudan Mikhail Margelov on Thursday held talks with prime minister Meles Zenawi and foreign affairs minister Hailemariam Desalegn on bilateral, regional and continental concerns, according to an official from the ministry of foreign affairs. Mikhail Margelov and Omer Al Bashir, Khartoum, 29 January, 2009 (AFP) During the discussion, Margelov reaffirmed his country’s readiness to maintain lasting peace and security in the horn of Africa’s region. He lauded Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts for regional peace. He also hailed roles Ethiopian troops are playing to maintain durable peace in Sudan, which he said that he had witnessed during his visit to Sudan. Ethiopian premier Meles Zenawi noted the long-standing historic ties between the two countries, and various activities underway in order to further bolster the cooperation between the two countries. The two officials discussed ways to establish a business forum for the two countries, with a view to boosting their economic relationship. In a separate discussion with deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, Margelov expressed Russia’s readiness to contribute to efforts to maintain peace and stability in neighbouring countries. Hailemariam said Ethiopia will continue to play a central role in maintaining regional peace and stability in Africa as a whole. The two sides discussed ways they could jointly enhance efforts to bring peace to the region and particularly in Sudan and Somalia. During the meeting it was noted that Russia, being a permanent member of the UN Security Council, could play a crucial role in resolving growing crises and political instability in Africa. (S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
