UN praises role of Ethiopian peacekeeping troops
Addis Ababa, September 26, 2024 (FBC) – Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, met with Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, today in New York on the margins of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA79).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia disclosed that the two officials discussed key issues related to peacekeeping mission.
During the course of the discussion, Mr. Lacroix praised the contributions of Ethiopian peacekeeping troops and the strong relationship Ethiopia maintains with the UN and the Department of Peace Operations.
On preparations for a post ATMIS mission, Foreign Minister Taye reiterated Ethiopia’s commitment to combating terrorism, stressing that any post-ATMIS arrangement should be carefully deliberated, concerning mandate, size, financing, and coordination.
He expressed concerns about external weapons supplies worsening the security situation and potentially ending in the hands of terrorist groups.