African Union Makes Official Invitation for Peace Talks to Begin – GCS

Addis Ababa, October 5/2022 (Walta)- The entities leading the African Union peace talks have made an official invitation for peace talks to begin and have announced both the date and venue, said Government Communication Service (GCS) .

According to the GCS, the African Union’s official invitation is consistent with the Ethiopian Government’s prior positions.

“It is known that the Government of Ethiopia has expressed that, talks should only be mediated by the African Union and should be held without any pre-conditions,” said the GCS in a statement it released today.

“The Government of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia remains committed to adopting all possible measures to resolve the conflict in a manner that ensures lasting peace, territorial integrity of the country and will continue upholding this commitment,” reads the statement.