UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will arrive in Ethiopia on Monday, October 27 2014 accompanied by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim for a 2-day official visit as part of a partnership between the two organizations aimed at supporting economic development, peace and security in the Horn of Africa.

Mr. Ban and Dr. Kim will hold joint meetings with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn and heads of bilateral agencies, as well as Ambassadors representing countries in the Horn of Africa to discuss how the two organizations can promote inclusive growth and shared prosperity in the region.

The visit is also projected to advance regional cooperation and integration in the region.