Addis Ababa: Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atske Selassie underlined the commitment of Ethiopia to working closely with countries of the sub-region to enhance stability, infrastructural connectivity, and economic integration.

The 44th Ordinary Executive Council Session of the African Union (AU) opened today at its headquarters and it will be followed by the 37th Heads of State and Governments of AU member states from 17-18th February, 2024.

In his opening speech, Taye appreciated the African Union (AU) peace and security architecture in its endeavors for creating a center to the success of African solutions to the African challenges.

The architecture must continue serving as the foundation of promoting sustainable peace and security in Africa, the foreign minister underlined.

Ethiopia has repeatedly proved its firm stand for African solution to African problems, he stated.

In this case, the minister mentioned his country’s commitment to ending a two-year war in northern Ethiopia and reached agreement thr
ough the AU-led peace initiative in Pretoria, South Africa.

‘The Pretoria agreement that ended the conflict in northern Ethiopia shows Ethiopia’s commitment to African solution and the African Union’s ability to deliver peace. The government of Ethiopia continues to work with the African Union and the Monitoring and Verification Compliance Mission to consolidate peace.’

Taye further stated that we are also determined that the inclusive national dialogue process will contribute to further consolidate stability.

The minister said most importantly: ‘Ethiopia is determined to work closely with countries of our sub-region to enhance stability, infrastructural connectivity, and economic integration.’

He added Ethiopia is encouraged with the operationality of the African Union Peace Fund and calls on fellow member states to show commitment for its sustenance.

Foreign Minister Taye also urged Africa to strive for a reformed United Nation Security Council (UNSC) and work with determination to implement the much a
waited resolution on financing peacekeeping operations in Africa.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency