Türkiye pledges all-round support to Ethiopia’s efforts to implement peace agreement

Aaddis Ababa, November 5, 2022 (FBC) – Demeke Mekonnen, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, held a discussion with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, Mevlut Cavusoglu, on the bilateral issues between the two countries in Abu Dhabi.

DPM & FM Demeke, who is participating in the Sir Bani Yas Forum organized by the United Arab Emirates, explained the current developments in Ethiopia in his discussion with the Turkish FM.

He mentioned the peace agreement that was signed between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF in Pretoria last week.

He explained that the government is carrying out many activities to ensure lasting peace.

Demeke also underscored the activities that are being taken to further strengthen the longstanding friendly relationship between the two nations.

The Turkish FM, Mevlut Cavusoglu, expressed the happiness of his government that the peace agreement was signed to resolve the conflict in northern Ethiopia through dialogue.

The Minister, emphasizing that the peace of Ethiopia has made a great contribution to the stability of the region, indicated that Turkiye will provide all-round support in the effort to ensure peace in Ethiopia by implementing the peace agreement.

He also assured that the work being done to increase Turkey’s bilateral relations with Ethiopia in all fields will continue, as per MFA Ethiopia.