Kedebe highlighted the ties of friendship between the two countries and Havana’s position in defending issues related to Addis Ababa in international forums, a press release from the Caribbean diplomatic headquarters said.

It underscored Ethiopia’s unwavering position in the struggle to put an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the U.S. government against Cuba for more than six decades.

In turn, Dinza thanked for the opportunity to address issues of interest and expressed the willingness to continue working to strengthen bilateral relations in different areas.

She took the opportunity to convey a congratulatory message to the State Ministry on the occasion of the celebration of the Ethiopian New Year 2017 this September 11.

Ethiopia has a calendar with 13 months, seven years and eight months behind the Western Gregorian calendar, and whose New Year is celebrated on September 11. jrr/jav/mem/nmr