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ADDIS ABABA – The Ethiopian Joint Council of Political Parties called on political parties to pay more attention to ideological and other issues in order to build a national consensus than to foment ethnic tensions.
The Ethiopian political parties consultation forum for national dialogue was held yesterday in the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, held here at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
The forum discussed on the issues of constitutions and constitutionalism, political party arrangements, elections and other issues where different party members have submitted initial thoughts for discussion.
During the meeting, the chairman of the Ethiopian Joint Council of Political Parties, Mussa Adem, stated that a national consultation forum is needed to build a national consensus, as our country is currently experiencing political problems.
He said: “As a politician and political party, we must focus on common and ideological issues rather than tribal issues for the good of the people and our country.”
Mussa also told The Ethiopian Herald that there are currently political problems in Ethiopia. These political problems can only be resolved through ongoing dialogue and negotiations.
“Politicians and political parties must act responsibly, and one must respect the political rights of others.”
Dr. Alemu Sime, a member of the Executive Committee of the Prosperity Party and one of the attendees of the consultation forum for his part, told The Ethiopian Herald that such consultation meetings play an important role in building the democratic system in the country.
He also affirmed that this consultation meeting is essential to resolve differences through peaceful means.
