DPM & FM Demeke discusses with his Algerian counterpart

Addis Ababa, November 22, 2022 (FBC) – The FDRE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen discussed with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria, Ramatan Lamamran.

The High-level Delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, is attending the Africa Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Industrization and Economic Diversification on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) that kicks off tomorrow.

During the meeting, Demeke Mekonnen briefed counterpart Lamamra on the ongoing development in his country with particular focus on the Pretoria Peace Agreement that was signed between the Government of Ethiopia and TPLF on November 02.

Deputy Prime minster hailed Algeria for its principled positions on a range of issues in the bilateral, regional and multilteral sphere.

The Government of Ethiopia is adamant about the implementation of the peace deal, Demeke reaffirmed.

The Algerian FM said the agreement is monumental and his country supports its implementation. He also reiterated that the peace deal depicted that Africa can find out African solutions to African problems.