Meles arrives in Washington

Addis Ababa, November 4(ENA)-- Prime Minister Meles Zenawi arrived in Washington on Wednesday for an official visit to the U.S upon the invitation of President George W. Bush.

Meles was accorded a warm welcome upon arrival at the Andrews Airport.

During his stay in the U.S Meles will meet and hold talks with President Bush, Secretary of State Colin Powell and other senior officials of that country.

Meles would also confer with officials of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund as well as Ethiopian scholars and the U.S entrepreneurs.

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