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The Ethiopian government will never negotiate on the national interest, peace and sovereignty of the country, the Ethiopian Foreign Ministry said.
Demeke Mekonnen, Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, speaking yesterday to the diplomatic community and international institutions about the current situation in the country, said Ethiopia has a firm stance in safeguarding the national interest and the rule of law.
During the meeting, he said that the Ethiopian government has recorded remarkable results in reforms in various sectors over the past two and a half years. Among the reforms, mention is made of the release of political prisoners and journalists, the expansion of the political landscape and economic issues. However, the TPLF clique is hampering the implementation of ongoing reforms and so far the violation of the constitution.
He recalled that the TPLF board launched a shameful attack against the Northern Command of the National Defense Forces on November 3. The attack is a threat to the sovereignty of the country.
According to Demeke, the junta provoked the Ethiopian government and the people using different mechanisms, including ethnic origin. Therefore, the FDRE government begins to undertake a serious operation against the TPLF to ensure the rule of law, order and maintain the constitutional guarantee and the criminals are flogged before justice.
On the occasion, he said: “I have held a new position as Minister of Foreign Affairs, so it is a good opportunity to work hard and hand in hand with you, the diplomatic community and international institutions to record remarkable results in the future.” .
He has also stressed the vital role of foreigners in ensuring peace at home.
On the other hand, the current pandemic, COVID-19 is the global challenge for the last eight months. So you need a comprehensive solution, he said at the meeting.
Djibouti diplomat Mohammed Ibrahim told Demeke that it is a good time for you and your country, as you have two posts that help the country’s growing diplomatic role. Therefore, “I wish you a good ride as the Djibouti government continues its relationship with your country.”
