Gov’t committed to further enhance cooperation with UN, its agencies: DPM & FM Demeke

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2023 (FBC) – Deputy Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, received Catherine Sozi, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator of UN Ethiopia country office, at his office today.

During the meeting, DPM & FM Demeke briefed the resident coordinator on current affairs and the keenness of the government of Ethiopia to further enhance cooperation with the United Nations and its agencies.

With special emphasis on the peace consolidation process, he expressed the continued commitment of the government to see the national dialogue, the transitional justice, the national reconciliation as well as the rehabilitation and reconstruction of affected regions through.

Demeke also called on donor agencies and UN aid agencies, in particular, to support the humanitarian assistance efforts of the Ethiopian government.

Catherine Sozi, for her part, also congratulated the government of Ethiopia for cementing the peace agreement. She said the Pretoria Peace Agreement is a landmark accord that took everyone by surprise.