Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, met with his Nigerian counterpart, Jeoffrey Jideofor Onyeama, yesterday on the margins of the AU Extra-ordinary Summit being held in Niamey, Niger.
DPM and FM Demeke briefed the Nigerian Foreign Minister about the current political developments in the country and the Peace Agreement inked in Pretoria between the Government of Ethiopia and TPLF, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia said.
“The Government of Ethiopia remains committed to the implementation of the peace pact and, Mr. Demeke added, practical actions have been put in place to provide Humanitarian support and public services in all affected areas apart from efforts underway for rebuilding and rehabilitation.”
“Demeke also commended Nigeria for its principled and unwavering positions and the former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, for his leadership to the success of the Pretoria Agreement together with other members of the panal.”
“The Nigerian Foreign Minister on his part expressed his satisfaction with the signing of the agreement and said Africa can solve its own problems with its own solutions. The two Foreign Ministers have agreed to further deepen the bilateral ties and strategic relations between Ethiopia and Nigeria,” the Ministry said.