Ethiopia committed to cooperate with stakeholders to counter human trafficking: Peace Minister
Addis Ababa, September 29, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia reiterated its commitment to cooperate with all governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to counter trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.
The nation’s continued commitment was reaffirmed at the 20th Palermo Convention Ministerial Conference where the Ethiopian delegation led by Minister of Peace Mr. Bnalf Andualem is currently participating in. The 20th Palermo Convention is discussing about human trafficking persons and smuggling of migrants in Palermo, Italy
In presence of many governmental and non-governmental institutions, 20th Palermo Convention Ministerial Conference is deliberating on the current status of the Palermo Convention and protocols on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants under the theme: “The United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and its protocols on Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants: essential legal and operational instruments to counter criminal activities in the Mediterranean Context”.
Addressing the event, Mr. Bnalf Andualem highlighted the policy frameworks, institutional arrangements and corrective measures that Ethiopia is implementing to control trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants as it is the origin, transit and destination of migrants in the Horn of Africa.
The Minister also reiterated the commitment of Ethiopia to work with all governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to counter illegal trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.