Addis Ababa: Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister, and Defense Minister, Michael Martin reaffirmed Ireland’s commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s peace-building initiatives and dialogue processes.

Chief Commissioner of the National Dialogue Commission (ENDC), Professor Mesfin Araya held discussion with Michael Martin, along with his team.

The discussion focused on the ongoing national dialogue process in Ethiopia and the potential lessons Ethiopia could learn from Ireland.

The Chief Commissioner has briefed Martin on the current progress of the dialogue.

During the discussions, Martin shared Ireland’s experiences in the peace-building process, highlighting the crucial role of political willingness and the importance of embracing diversity.

He also emphasized the significant contribution of women in Ireland’s peace-building efforts.

Finally, Martin reaffirmed Ireland’s commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s peace-building initiatives and dialogue processes, according to information obtai
ned from the National Dialogue Commission.

A delegation led by Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, is in Addis Ababa for an official visit to Ethiopia.

The delegation held bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Sahle-Work Zewde on Thursday.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency