Israel supports government’s efforts to bring lasting peace in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, January 25, 2022 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Ambassador in Israel, Reta Alemu had a meeting with Ambassador Ziv Vapini, the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Israel.

The two sides discussed the current situation in Ethiopia and relations between the two countries.

Ambassador Reta gave a briefing on the atrocities committed by the TPLF in the Afar and Amhara regions that killed and displaced many people besides destroying infrastructure.

He also detailed the latest encouraging measures taken by the government that demonstrated its commitment to bring lasting peace in the country.

Ambassador Reta, in particular spoke on the establishment of the commission on national dialogue that intend to address critical issues in the country.

Ambassador Zivi said he was closely monitoring the situation in Ethiopia following the earlier meeting with the president of Israel, Isaac Herzog regarding Ethiopia’s situation.

He further thanked Ambassador Reta for the detailed briefing, and expressed Israel’s commitment to support the government’s peace efforts in Ethiopia.