I would like to thank all the commissioners who, over the past years, have patiently and professionally worked with a high standard of ethics to advance the national dialogue process and bring it to its current stage.
A culture of dialogue is extremely important for countries like Ethiopia. Building a strong civic culture also requires continuous practice of discussion and a mature spirit of mutual understanding. The process so far has demonstrated the great value of mutual listening at every level of our society. The process has reflected the views and discussion outcomes of more than 90 percent of Ethiopians across all corners of our country.
At this time, as the dialogue process, which carries significant national importance, transitions into its next phase aimed at producing tangible results, all stakeholders should contribute constructively and uphold a shared, firm commitment to ensuring peace, unity, and lasting stability for our country.
Together with the IGAD Committee of Ambassadors, we undertook a field visit to the construction site of the new IGAD Headquarters in Djibouti City. The progress on the ground reflects the ambition of our region to strengthen IGAD’s institutional presence and provide a modern home for our collective work.
I wish to recognise and thank our Member States for their continued trust and support. Their commitment is what makes projects of this scale possible and drives our shared vision for a more connected and forward-looking IGAD.
Anyuak kill Nuer.
They (Nuer) were killed and targeted not for their sub-clan, but because they are Nuer.
#Mama#Alemitu_omod failed to take action on theirs people #Anyuak@Gambella,Ethiopia