Gov’t won’t compromise sovereignty, territorial integrity of Ethiopia: Deputy PM

Addis Ababa, April 7, 2022 (FBC) -Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen held a virtual meeting yesterday with Ethiopian Mission leaders in Europe and Canada and Ethiopian community leaders in the Diaspora on current situations in the country.

He appreciated the multifaceted efforts of Ethiopians in the Diaspora for standing to protect their country’s interests, mentioning the #Nomore movement as a case in point.

He said Ethiopia has continued to face challenges, and Ethiopians in the Diaspora should ramp up efforts to protect the interests of their homeland.

He mentioned the proposed national dialogue and the subsequent election of commissioners, and the humanitarian truce declaration as steps taken to ensure peace in Ethiopia.

The government will not compromise the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, he said, further mentioning efforts to drive the TPLF out of occupied territories in the Afar and Amhara regions.

Demeke also called on the Ethiopian Diaspora to closely work with Ethiopian missions to register better results.

He also addressed questions forwarded by participants, particularly on bettering information-sharing mechanisms and collaborating in the digital diplomacy arena.

The meeting ended with the Deputy Prime Minister reaffirming commitments to face challenges with a united stance of all Ethiopians, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.