People of the Horn know that TPLF is putting obstacles in the way of peace: Ambassador

Addis Ababa, October 1, 2022 (FBC) – In an interview with Al-Qarn newspaper, an Arabic newspaper widely read in Djibouti, Ethiopian Ambassador to Djibouti, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye stated that the Ethio-Djibouti comprehensive strategic relationship is based on principles, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation.

He mentioned that over the past year alone, in terms of bilateral political issues, ports and corridors, trade and investment, the ties are constantly growing, whereas the Embassy has scaled up citizen-centered diplomacy and improved the ties with the Ethiopian community in Djibouti.

In terms of expanding the Green Legacy Initiative spearheaded by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to the neighboring countries, Ambassador Berhanu mentioned that more than one hundred and seventy thousand trees were planted in Djibouti in two rounds.

Regarding the current situation, the Ambassador mentioned the fact that the government chose peace and announced a unilateral cease-fire agreement, and later expressed its desire and readiness for peace under the umbrela of the African Union.

The ambassador added that it is a fact that the people of the Horn know well that the TPLF, which has been an obstacle to peace for our country and the region, is still terrorizing and needs to be genuinely addressed by the international community.