The US Deputy Secretary of State and US Africa Command Commander Visit International Aviation Expo in Ethiopia

— The United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, and the Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, visited the International Aviation Expo hosted by the Ethiopian Air Force.

The Ethiopian National Defense Forces confirmed the participation of the two senior U.S. officials, alongside Field Marshal Brhanu Jula, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces.

The expo featured exhibits from the Ethiopian Air Force, the Defense Engineering Industry Group, the Defense Army Foundation, the Defense University, and other international organizations, including the Ministry of Defense. Officials said the military technology on display reflects Ethiopia’s long-term progress in defense innovation.

Deputy Secretary Landau expressed gratitude for the warm reception he received, saying the partnership between Ethiopia and the United States will continue to strengthen.

General Anderson emphasized the importance of joint military cooperation, pledging to work with Ethiopia to promote regional peace and security, particularly in efforts to counter terrorist groups such as Al-Shabaab and ISIS.