A Pan African Youth Summit commenced in #AddisAbaba, celebrating #AfricaDay. The summit will be held for 3 days under the theme 'Building on Pan-African ties & Promoting indigenous knowledge in Africa". DPM & FM @DemekeHasen
called on the youth to join hands to fight poverty.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Ethiopia will continue pursuing peace and stability in the East African region by consolidating the bilateral ties and regional cooperation with Somalia.
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H.E. @DemekeHasen, Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of #Ethiopia has addressed the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council today via a pre-recorded video message. Please find his speech in text here: https://t.co/WFZaslns1B
UPDATES ON TIGRAY REGION
"The Government of Ethiopia strongly wishes to reiterate its commitment to ensure the safety & wellbeing of its citizens in Tigray & advises all actors to beware of the misinformation campaign launched against it by those with hidden political motives."
To date, 18 @WFP convoys 🚛 like this have reached sites in Adi Harush📍, Mai Aini📍, Mekelle📍 and Shire📍in #Tigray, each one loaded with humanitarian food and nutrition supplies 🥣.
Following the law enforcement process in the Tigray Regional State, the Ministry of Peace has been coordinating extensive humanitarian and rehabilitation activities over the past three months in collaboration with more than 26 international organizations, including UN agencies.
70% of food items covered by the Ethiopian government and 30% by development partners and NGOs. So far we have reached out to 2,007,000 beneficiaries in the region. Unreserved efforts are being made to reach out to every single person in need in every corner of the region.
Emergency humanitarian assistance is underway in 36 Woredas of Tigray Region at 92 food distribution points. The Government is working with more than 26 International Organizations to reach out to our people in need.
The Minister of Peace, HE Muferihat Kamil, the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, David Beasley, and the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia, Catherine Sozi completed a joint visit to Mekelle in Tigray Region.
Important breakthroughs in #Ethiopia today! @WFP and the Government of Ethiopia have agreed on concrete steps to expand access for humanitarians across #Tigray, and WFP will scale up its operations. Nearly 3 million people need our help NOW and we have no time to waste.