DPM, FM Demeke briefs Ambassadors, Heads of Int’l organizations on current affairs

Addis Ababa, July 21, 2023 (FBC) – The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, together with Minister of Justice, Gedion Timotheos, briefed Ambassadors and Heads of Regional and international organisations based in Addis Ababa this afternoon on current affairs.

In his opening remarks, DPM and FM Demeke reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of Ethiopia to the full implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement which he says “has been successful and has made significant strides.”

The briefing mainly focused on the implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement, in particular the Transitional Justice Policy process. “This process aims at ensuring justice is done and victims are redressed in all-conflict affected areas of the country,” Demeke noted.

The Justice Minister, Gedion Timotheos, presented updates on the consultations on Transitional Justice.

He said the nation-wide consultations on the Transitional Justice Policy Option (TJPO) have also gained wide participation from the public. “In this regard, the TJPO will further consolidate the peace process by facilitating truth-telling, healing and reconciliation,” he elaborated.

During a presser to local and international media correspondents on the major takeaways of the briefing, Spokesperson of the Ministry, Ambassador Meles Alem said, the TJPO is instrumental for the consolidation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement.