National Security Advisor Ambassador Redwan confers with Foreign Minister of Italy Luigi Di Maio

Addis Ababa, June 24, 2022 (FBC) – Ambassador Redwan Hussien, National Security Advisor to the FDRE Prime Minister holds bilateral talks with H.E. Luigi Di Maio, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and international cooperation of Italy on June 23, 2022.

The two sides discussed bilateral and regional issues and areas of cooperation to further cement the long existing bilateral relationship among the two countries.

During the discussion, Ambassador Redwan Husein explained the efforts of the government towards creating unfettered access to humanitarian partners to the conflict-affected areas in the Northern part of the country.

Ambassador Redwan Husein also mentioned the continued acts of the TPLF to interrupt the Provision of Humanitarian assistance to the Tigray region.

Since yesterday the TPLF denied humanitarian air cargo from entering Mekele, the Minister said adding that such actions show the group’s ill intentions to use the humanitarian problems of the people for its political gain. Ambassador Redwan calls upon the international community to condemn the acts of the TPLF.

He further spoke about the the AU-led peace process, and issues related to Human Rights abuses and accountability measures taken by the government thus far.

Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, on his part, appreciated the progress made with regards to humanitarian assistance recalling his recent visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

He underlined the importance Ethiopia in the peace and stability of the Region and expressed the Government of Italy’s support towards the realization of sustainable peace and security.

Di Maio also mentioned the importance of strengthening the bilateral development cooperation among the two countries.