Statement by President Obama on the Death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia
It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. Prime Minister Meles deserves recognition for his lifelong contribution to Ethiopia’s development, particularly his unyielding commitment to Ethiopia’s poor. I met with Prime Minister Meles at the G-8 Summit in May and recall my personal admiration for his desire to lift millions of Ethiopians out of poverty through his drive for food security.
I am also grateful for Prime Minister Meles’s service for
peace and security in Africa, his contributions to the African Union, and his
voice for Africa on the world stage. On behalf of the American people, I
offer my condolences to Prime Minister Meles’ family and to the people of
Ethiopia on this untimely loss, and confirm the U.S. Government’s commitment to
our partnership with Ethiopia. Going forward, we encourage the Government
of Ethiopia to enhance its support for development, democracy, regional
stability and security, human rights, and prosperity for its people.
Source for Zenawi photo: Flickr: Meles Zenawi - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012
Source for Zenawi photo: Flickr: Meles Zenawi - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012
Author: World Economic Forum
Permission: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic
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