The accession of Abiy Ahmed as prime minister of Ethiopia in April has heralded a political and economic sea change in the East African country.
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In pictures: Eritrean and Ethiopian leaders meet at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has conferred the Order of Zayed (First Class) to Isaias Afwerki, President of Eritrea, and Dr Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, in recognition of their efforts to end the conflict between their countries and open new horizons for cooperation and coordination, and in appreciation for their role in strengthening cooperation with the UAE.