Dr Abiy is not the first Ethiopian leader to receive a warm welcome in Asmara,

In 1952, Hailesilasie was received a well organized welcome in Asmara,
there were children marching, orthodox marching, Ascari army marching, the streets were full on both sides, drums beating, etc.
In fact... they were waving [green-yellow-red] plain flags when marching.

Maybe.. history is repeating itself.