Ethiopian prime minister Meles Zenawi said, Ethiopia is ready to work closely with the US Africa joint command to be established soon in Africa.

Meles made the remark during talks with US Africa command commander, General William E. Ward on Thursday in his office.

“The US Africa command will be important in playing a major role in bringing lasting peace and security across the continent”, Meles said.

The US Africa command whose head office is not yet decided will assist the continent during emergencies and insecurity problems.

“The command will be a major input in bringing solution to African crises and security related problems that could arise though African leaders and governments are the main actors to find their own problems by them selves”, Meles added
General E. Ward on his side said “the command will put its maximum effort along with African countries to assure peace and stability across the countries”. He said he will also work together with African nations to tackle the rising fear of a terror network in Africa.

According to General E. Ward, the command will serve as a centre for facilitating US-Africa cooperation based on mutual benefits and understanding.

“The command will be on a alert to directly assist African countries on demanded request they make when ever insecurity arises ”, he added.