U.S. Embassy expresses gratitude to Ethiopians for messages of support

Addis Ababa, January 8, 2021 (FBC) –U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Michael Raynor has expressed his gratitude to Ethiopians for supporting the US after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday.

“Our heartfelt gratitude to the many citizens of Ethiopia who sent messages of support during yesterday’s difficult hours,” Ambassador Raynor said in a statement issued yesterday.

“The enduring friendship and partnership between the United States and the people of Ethiopia will endure and thrive as we recommit to supporting and living up to our democratic ideals,” he added.

Ambassador Raynor stated that “The criminals who committed acts of violence and insurrection against our democracy yesterday will be held accountable in accordance with the rule of law in the United States.”

He said the United States Congress has completed its Constitutionally mandated count of the Electoral College vote and affirmed the election of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris.

According to Ambassador Raynor, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn into office and a peaceful transfer of power will occur on January 20, 2021.