Addis Ababa, August 11, 2021 (FBC) – The Peace Minister Muferihat Kamil, Minister held talks with Special Envoy of the World Food Program (WFP) Executive Director Ramiro Lopez da Silva.
They discussed the Government’s and humanitarian partners’ efforts and challenges seen since the announcement of the unilateral ceasefire.
The Minister said despite TPLF’s frequent harassment and obstruction of humanitarian assistance, the Government is working tirelessly to facilitate humanitarian aid access and is holding talks with Afar regional leadership, religious leaders, and elders to facilitate speedy delivery of aid into the Tigray Region.
The Special Envoy advised identifying additional areas of cooperation that could be supported by WFP to further strengthen collaboration.
As many are displaced in Amhara and Afar regions, WFP’s increased support taking this into consideration would be appreciated, said the Minister.