Gov’t is doing everything it can to ensure safety of Ethiopian nationals in Sudan: State Minister

Addis Ababa, June 21, 2023 (FBC) – The National Taskforce established recently to assist with the safe and smooth repatriation of Ethiopian nationals from conflict affected areas in Sudan, reviewed its activities over the past two months earlier today.

Ambassador Birtukan Ayano, State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, who is the Chair of the Taskforce presided over the session.

The taskforce deliberated on the results achieved so far and challenges it encountered that need intervention in due course, it is stated.

It is disclosed that the Ethiopian Embassy in Khartoum tabled a summary report on behalf of the taskforce on the progress of the exercise.

In her opening remarks, the State Minister noted, “The Government is doing everything it can to ensure the safety of our nationals in Sudan.” She said, it is to undisputedly important to protect the safety of our citizens in Sudan as part of our citizen diplomacy imperative.