The government has announced that the United States Foreign Minister, Antony Blinken, will embark on a visit to Ethiopia next week. During the trip, Mr. Blinken’s primary objective will be to aid in consolidating a delicate peace agreement and strengthening the relationship between the United States and its Ethiopian ally.
The State Department released a statement outlining his itinerary, which includes a visit to Niger, where he will participate in discussions on security cooperation in the Sahel region. This visit will mark Mr. Blinken’s inaugural trip to Niger.