The two parties discussed economic development and the potential of Harar in tourism as well as Harar as a gateway to the Somali Region and to Somalia (and Somaliland in particular).
The Ambassador, while visiting Harar, also gave a keynote adress at a Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) Conference on "Work Culture and Productivity", opened by the Harari president. The Conference drew participants from 5 eastern regions of Ethiopia and among others heard testimony of the success story of Harar Brewery from its manager Junedin Basha.