It is hoped that the new embassy in Addis Ababa will help to improve cooperation between the two countries.

By the end of her tour of the region on Tuesday, the foreign minister will also have visited Somalia and Kenya.

The three countries have a combined population of around 200 million people.

Ethiopia also has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Foto: MMC RTV SLO/Foto: Reuters
Foto: MMC RTV SLO/Foto: Reuters