He’ll visit the Amhara capital Bahir Dar and the historical city of Gondar.

The Eritrean President’s visit to neighboring Ethiopia comes as the UN Security Council considers lifting sanctions against his country.

The 15-nation UN powerhouse will next week to debate a British draft resolution lifting the arms embargo, travel ban and asset freeze on Eritrea following its rapprochement with Ethiopia and Somalia. 

France and some other council members , however want to maintain pressure  on President Azarias Awerki until he’s signed a peace accord with Djibouti.

Deadly clashes have occurred between the Horn of Africa countries for a decade since Djibouti accused Asmara of moving troops across the border.

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