Canada's Justin Trudeau attends 33rd annual African Union Summit in Ethiopia

STORY: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has met with world leaders during the 33rd annual African Union Summit in Ethiopia where participating nations reviewed how to unlock the region's full potential. Trudeau met with Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Sewde on Saturday (February 8), saying Ethiopia was one of the fastest growing economies in the world and "set to become a major economic hub". His overseas itinerary also includes visits to Senegal and Germany. The Africa trip aims to deepen Canada's relationships with African countries Trudeau's office said in a statement. (Production: Mana Rabiee) VIDEO SHOWS: LECTERN SOUNDBITES FROM TRUDEAU AND ETHIOPIAN PRESIDENT SAHLE-WORK SEWDE PLUS B ROLL OF TRUDEAU SIGNING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA (FEBRUARY 8, 2020) (POOL VIA CBC - Broadcast and Digital: NO USE CANADA) 1. CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU AND ETHIOPIAN PRESIDENT SAHLE-WORK SEWDE WALKING DOWN STAIRCASE AND STANDING AT LECTERNS 2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU, SAYING: "This visit is a chance for us to take our partnership and our friendship to the next level. We have an incredible opportunity before us. Ethiopia is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and with its young, ambitious and creative workforce, it is set to become a major economic hub. By strengthening our ties, we can open up new markets for entrepreneurs and create new jobs for Canadians and Ethiopians alike. And that's what brings us here today." 3. TRUDEAU AND SEWDE AT LECTERNS 4. (SOUNDBITE) (English) CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU, SAYING: "The (Ethiopian) president and I are on the same page. We want to grow our economies while protecting our environment. We want women and girls to have the same opportunities as men and boys. And we want to trade more in a way that benefits our citizens. Advancing this progressive trade agenda means finding new, innovative ways to bring our countries together." 5. (SOUNDBITE) (English) ETHIOPIAN PRESIDENT SAHLE-WORK SEWDE, SAYING EARLIER IN THE NEWS CONFERENCE: "This was a very fruitful, friendly visit. I'm very happy with the exchange that we have had. And there is a conviction from both sides really elevate the relationship to another level." 6. SHOT PANS TO TRUDEAU WHO THANKS SEWDE IN FRENCH TO BEGIN HIS REMARKS 7. TRUDEAU AND SEWDE AT LECTERNS, WALK TO TABLE WHERE TRUDEAU SIGNS DOCUMENT 8. PAN FROM TRUDEAU'S HAND TO HIS FACE 9. TRUDEAU STANDS, SHAKES HANDS WITH SEWDE THEY BOTH EXIT WITH ENTOURAGES Source: POOL VIA CBC Topics: Diplomacy/Foreign Policy, Government/Politics Source News Feeds: Reuters Marketplace - Raw Video USN: WDBZR4ZLZ ID: tag:reuters.com,2020:newsml_WDBZR4ZLZ:3