Addis Ababa, June 12, 2024(Addis Walta) Russia’s Ambassador Evgeny Terekhin and Armenia’s Ambassador Sahak Sargsyan expressed their hope that the ongoing national dialogue would enable Ethiopia to ensure sustainable peace.
They affirmed their support for the consultations in an exclusive interview with ENA on the ongoing National Dialogue in Ethiopia.
Ambassador Terekhin highlighted the significance of Ethiopia’s inclusive national dialogue in maintaining long-lasting peace and addressing various grievances. He emphasized the need for all concerned bodies to engage in the national dialogue to ensure sustainable peace across the country.
The ambassador quoted Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s speech about the national dialogue, stating that force would not lead to a win-win situation. He pointed out that sustainable peace can only be ensured through dialogue.
Ambassador Terekhin also stated that achieving sustainable peace through dialogue could be difficult, but it is necessary to overcome grievances and move forward.
“We strongly support the initiative for the dialogue. We are ready to help and will do all we can to support Ethiopia’s effort to hold a successful inclusive national dialogue,” he added.
Armenia’s Ambassador Sahak Sargsyan also appreciated Ethiopia’s effort to solve national issues through national dialogue and expressed his government’s willingness to support the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission in various ways.
Ambassador Sargsyan emphasized the need for all stakeholders to be keenly involved in the national dialogue for the process to be successful. He expressed hope that Ethiopia will ensure sustainable peace following the outcome of the dialogue.
He noted that such issues take time to resolve and expressed his wish that wisdom will prevail in the process.
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission concluded the agenda-setting consultative chapter in Addis Ababa on June 4, 2024, after 7 consecutive days of meetings. Similarly, agenda-setting consultations will be held in all of the 12 regions, the Dire Dawa City Administration, as well as at federal and diaspora levels.