President Sahle-Wrok reaffirms commitment of Ethiopia to peaceful resolution of the conflict

Addis Ababa, October 10, 2022 (FBC) – Addressing the second joint session of the House of Peoples Representatives and House of Federation, President Sahle-Work Zewde reaffirmed commitment of the Government of Ethiopia to peaceful resolution of the conflict in the northern part of the country.

According to the President, conflict and internal displacement are among the major challenges the country is facing, and the government has taken a wide range of measures to address these challenge.

To resolve the conflict in the north, the Government of Ethiopia has shown readiness to negotiate with the TPLF group without any precondition, the President said.

Government of Ethiopia is still committed to peaceful resolution of the conflict in the north through the AU-led negotiation. But, the Government will take corrective measures if the other side is not ready for peaceful alternatives.

The Government of Ethiopia has also facilitated conducive environment for the forthcoming National Dialogue, and the Commission tasked to oversee the process has taken over the responsibility, President Sahle-Work Zewde noted.

President Sahle-Work also highlighted indispensable role of active participation of all citizens and stakeholders to make the National Dialogue fruitful.

She further called on all stakeholders to stand by the National Dialogue Commission to bring about the intended results.

A wide range of activities have been carried out to restore schools and health institutions damaged due to the conflict in the north, and efforts will be continued to enable the facilities deliver services to their fullest capacity.