Peace Minister Underscores Role of Nationwide Dialogue for Ethiopia’s lasting Peace

Addis Ababa: Minister of Peace Binalf Andualem emphasized the importance of a continuous national Consultation and common understanding to pave the way for durable peace and development in Ethiopia.

This was disclosed at training organized for members of the House of People’s Representatives, House of Federation as well as members of regional councils and speakers.

In his opening remarks, Peace Minister Binalf underscored that reaching consensus on major issues of the country is pivotal to ensure sustainable peace.

As a strong nation-state building endeavors has not yet been completed, the minister noted that the current generation of Ethiopia should deliver on its responsibilities and realize the ambition.

To this end, constructive dialogue among the entire public as well as the elites of the country has become now instrumental to national consensus, Binalf underlined.

The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission has been currently facilitating inclusive techniques of discussion and reconciliation that he
al wounds, build consensus on key troubles, and assist Ethiopia in remedying its complicated issues, it was learned.

The Commission is highly expected to resolve differences of opinion on fundamental issues and forge a ‘national consensus’ that would bring about lasting peace and prosperity in the East African nation.

We believe this national dialogue will create strong harmony and ensure durable peace, the minister hoped.

A half-day training would be vital for the participants to thoroughly discuss on fundamental issues of the country including the nation-state building, national identity, Ethiopia’s interest as well as its assets for the aspiration of prosperity.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency