Ethiopia committed to peaceful power transition in Sudan: MFA Spokesperson   

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister appreciated the EU’s support given to Olusegun Obasanjo’s mediation efforts and spoke in detail about the government’s roadmap to resume an all-inclusive national dialogue in the country.

He urged the European Union to extend its Airbridge Humanitarian support to affected people in the Amhara region. 

Demeke also called on the EU to condemn the TPLF for its transgression and pressure the group to immediately withdraw its soldiers from occupied areas in the Amhara region.

He finally said it is high time for the two sides to initiate the next round of political consultation mechanisms and create understanding and normalize relations.

He said that Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen had met with European Union Commissioner for International Partnership, Jutta Urpilainen, and briefed her on the ongoing efforts of the government to address the humanitarian crisis in the northern parts of the country.

According to the Spokesperson, the Deputy Premier asked the EU to condemn the TPLF for its transgression and pressure the group to immediately withdraw its soldiers from occupied areas in the Amhara region.

Ambassador Dina said the government had called on the EU to recognize the government’s efforts and continue support for enhanced humanitarian operation.