Nairobi, March 15 -- 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.

Blinken arrived in Addis Ababa late Tuesday, according to the state-run Ethiopian News Agency.

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Upon arrival at the Bole International Airport, Blinken was welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mesganu Arga and other senior government officials.

The Secretary of State is expected to meet senior government officials to discuss activities being carried out to ensure a durable peace in the nor...