ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Monday.
--The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman on Monday telephoned Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and expressed his appreciation for the role played by Ethiopia in bringing the Sudanese parties together, according to Saudi Press Agency.
He has further stressed Saudi Arabia's support for all efforts that contribute to the security and stability of the region, it added. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)
--Ethiopia's debt burden remains at high-risk over the past fiscal year exceeding the 55 percent threshold, according to a report of Ministry of Finance.
Briefing journalists on Saturday, Communication Director at the Ministry, Haji Ebsa, said Ethiopia's internal and external debt until last March 2019 amounts 52.57 billion U.S. dollars, out of which 26.93 billion U.S. dollars is external debt. (ENA) Enditem
