IGAD’s Executive Secretary holds phone conversations with Germany’s FM, MFA of Canada

Addis Ababa, April 29, 2023 (FBC) – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu has held phone conversations with Germany’s Federal Foreign Affairs Minister, Annalena Baerbock and Foreign Minister of Canada, Mélanie Joly.

“On the situation in Sudan we agreed to step up joint efforts towards a swift silencing of the guns before the crisis escalates into a humanitarian disaster. Looking forward to working closely with our partners for peace and stability, I thanked Germany for strong support for IGAD Regional peace and integration Agenda”, Workneh has stated.

The Executive Secretary also has discussed IGAD’s initiative for the current situation in Sudan.

He reaffirmed IGAD’s commitment to work towards immediate ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access and the safety of the civilian population.