ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Monday.
-- Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said that his government would support the private sector to improve its efficiency and productivity.
During the 3rd national government-private sector consultation forum held on Saturday, the Premier said the government would contribute share for the development of the sector. (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA)
-- Lesotho's King Letsie III will arrive in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia on Monday for a four-day state visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA)
-- Qatar Chamber held a meeting with an Ethiopian government delegation on Saturday to review and enhance trade ties between the two countries. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)