Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, attended the 17th annual celebration of Ethiopian Nation, Nationalities, and Peoples Day, which took place in Hawasa city. During his stay in Hawasa, Mr. Demeke met with Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, H.E. James Cleverly. Senior government officials warmly welcomed Secretary Cleaverly upon his arrival in Hawas today.