Addis Ababa: The President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has praised the Ethiopian Air Force for its remarkable advancement during a visit to Ethiopia. Alongside the Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea, Mamadou Oury Bah, President Bio toured the facilities of the Ethiopian Air Force today.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, President Bio expressed admiration for the Ethiopian Air Force, describing it as an outstanding institution capable of providing training to other African nations to bolster their air forces. He further commended Ethiopia for its successful peacekeeping missions in various countries and highlighted the potential contributions of the Ethiopian Air Force to the continent.
The visit was led by Ethiopia Air Force commander Lieutenant General Yilma Merdasa and Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed. Ethiopia is making significant progress in advancing the manufacturing and maintenance of its air force, positioning itself as a pioneer in Africa.