“Gov’t showcases firm stance towards CoHA implementation” Tagesse Chafo

 BY TSEGAYE TILAHUN

ADDIS ABABA – Government has showcased a firm commitment towards the implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives said.

Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives Tagesse Chafo said that in accordance with the agreement reached in Pretoria, the government is committed to fully implement it as well as to do what is expected from it.

On Monday, the Federal Government delegation led by Tagesse Chafo arrived in Mekelle to oversee the implementation of CoHA. The delegation discussed a range of ideas with top TPLF leaders and Mekelle resident representatives.

During the discussion, Tagesse said that the  arrival of the delegation laid a foundation for the full implementation of CoHA. There are concrete improvements in the state after the agreement.

“After various ups and downs federal government officials and TPLF officials met in Mekelle, Capital of Tigray State.Following the agreement basic services such as banking, telecom, electric and others  have been restored in some areas. The leaders of various service sector institutions expressed their readiness to fully resume service across Tigray State,” he said.

Tagesee also explained that the government would work to resume other services in the state soon. He reassured government’s commitment to restore facilities.

Meanwhile, representatives of the residents also requested the government to strengthen the current peace and resume other remaining services quickly.

On the occasion, TPLF Chairperson Debretsion Gebermikael appreciated the efforts of the government to implement the cessation of hostilities agreement. “Today is a historic day for us.” The arrival of the delegation to Mekelle is a milestone for the implementation of CoHA.

Tagesse also expressed his gratitude for those who contributed their share to the effort to make the agreement a success.

The Ethiopian Herald  28 December 2022

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