“The agreement was made after multiple back and forth, open and close, larger & small group debates. Hence there were several drafts from both sides. Some being circulated may be earlier versions which may give wrong impression,” Minister, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of FDRE, Redwan Hussien.
“Welcome important agreement between the Ethiopian Government and the Tigray People’s Revolutionary Front (TPLF) to end the terrible conflict in northern Ethiopia. I applaud their choice of peace, and the mediation efforts of African Union, South Africa and Kenya. UK is ready to support the peace process, MP for the Braintree Constituency,” Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, James Cleverly.
“The EU welcomes the announcement of a Cessation of Hostilities and congratulates both the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front for their commitment and courage towards peace. The EU commends the African Union mediation and its observers, as well as the South Africa host and reaffirms its readiness to support peace efforts moving forward in a process owned and led by Ethiopians. A swift implementation on the ground of the agreement reached today is needed. Priority is to resume humanitarian access in all affected areas and to restore basic services. Further negotiations are encouraged to reach a permanent ceasefire agreement and launch broader political talks. As we approach the second anniversary of the beginning of the war, the EU reaffirms its solidarity with the people of Ethiopia on its way to reconciliation and recovery, like it has constantly remained by their side through humanitarian and development assistance,” Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
“We welcome the momentous step taken in Pretoria today to advance the African Union’s campaign to “silence the guns” with the signing of a cessation of hostilities between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. We commend the parties for taking this initial step to agree to end the fighting and continue dialogue to resolve outstanding issues to consolidate peace and bring an end to almost two years of conflict. We welcome the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance and the protection of civilians that should result from implementation of this agreement. The United States commends AU Commission Chairman Faki for his leadership as well as the extraordinary efforts of AU High Representative Obasanjo, former South African Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka, and former Kenyan President Kenyatta, whose facilitation led to this significant step toward peace. We also commend South Africa for generously hosting the talks. The United States remains a committed partner to this AU-led process and to our collaboration with the UN, IGAD, and other regional and international partners to support implementation of today’s agreement. We welcome the statement of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy expressing gratitude to the AU and share our support for his desire for an enhanced partnership to support reconstruction and development for all communities in northern Ethiopia affected by the conflict, Ned Price, US State Department Spokesperson.”
The Ethiopian Herald November 5/2022
