Nick Clegg Hails Ethiopia As  World Leader in Green Economy Dr. Tedros Adhanom held discussions  with the UK Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, at his offices today (Feb. 15), on bilateral  relations and regional matters of mutual interest. On the occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister conveyed his admiration to the Minister for  Ethiopia's successful pursuit of its economic and social development over the past decade.  The Deputy PM affirmed the UK's support for Ethiopia's positive role in mediation efforts  between Sudan and South Sudan as well as committing further support to its involvement  in the consolidation of peace and stability in Somalia. The Minister thanked the UK for its unwavering support for Ethiopia's comprehensive  development initiatives while assuring the Deputy PM that their partnership has always  been appreciated by the people of Ethiopia. Mr. Clegg also expressed his appreciation for  the outstanding efforts the country had made in the pursuit of the green economy. He described Ethiopia as "a world leader" in this regard. He concluded the discussions by  congratulating the Minister on the country's attainment of six out of eight Millennium  Development Goals.