Blinken to discuss Tigray peace deal during Ethiopia visit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ethiopia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (2nd left) meets with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen (3rd right) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on March 15, 2023. PHOTO | TIKSA NEGERI | POOL | AFP

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday morning held talks with Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen.

Ethiopia and US are discussing ways of consolidating the historical relations between the two countries, said a statement by the ministry of foreign affairs.