Amb Yibeltal meets IGAD’s Representative to Sudan

Addis Ababa, April 20, 2021 (Walta) – Yibeltal Amero, Ambassador of Ethiopia to the Republic of Sudan held discussions with Osman Hassan Belal, Head of IGAD Mission in Sudan on regional issues of common interest.

During the discussion, Ambassador Yibeltal briefed Mr. Osman Hassan Belal about developments on the boundary issue with Sudan as well as the negotiation process of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

In this regard, he expressed Ethiopia’s readiness to reach an amicable solution on both files and its unwavering commitment to the prevalence of peace and security in the region.

Ambassador Yibeltal reiterated Ethiopia’s readiness to support IGAD in its efforts to play a constructive role in promoting peace and security in the region, according to the Ministry of foreign affairs Ethiopia.

Mr. Osman Hassan Belal on his part thanked the Ambassador for the briefing and mentioned that IGAD is closely following these regional developments with keen interest.

In this respect, Mr. Osman reaffirmed IGAD’s readiness to play a positive role towards the peaceful resolution of any differences between its member states.