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Office of the Press Secretary
The White House
Washington, DC
August 23, 2012
The President and Acting Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam
Desalegn spoke today. President Obama conveyed his condolences on
behalf of the American people to the people of Ethiopia for the
country’s loss. President Obama also noted that Prime Minister Meles
made significant contributions to Ethiopia’s development and to peace
and security in the region. President Obama underscored the commitment
of the United States to continuing in our partnership with Ethiopia, and
urged Acting Prime Minister Hailemariam to use his leadership to
enhance the Ethiopian government’s support for development, democracy,
human rights and regional security.
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