Fostering democratic values plays a crucial role in achieving lasting peace and redressing conflicts for the whole continent. It is tantamount to planting the seeds of freedom and fairness, which will eventually grow into harmony and success.
It is comparable to sowing the seeds of liberty and justice, which will later bloom into magnificent flowers of harmony and accomplishment. It is akin to planting the seeds of freedom and equality which, will flourish into a garden of unity and success.
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When individuals are granted the freedom to openly express their thoughts and opinions, it can be compared to igniting a powerful fire that propels progress and fosters growth.
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Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives, Tagesse Chaffo highlighted at the Pan African Parliament’s Standing committees meeting the crucial role of fostering democratic values in achieving lasting peace and prosperity across the continent, according to information obtained from Ethiopian News Agency.
The Pan African Parliament’s Standing Committees convened for a joint meeting in Addis Ababa to mark the commencement of a crucial dialogue on Africa’s pressing challenges and pathways to a brighter future.
In his opening address, Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives Tagese Chafo highlighted the detrimental impact of unconstitutional power shifts and illegal migration on Africa’s unity and progress.
The Speaker has also stressed the importance of developing a culture of democracy in Africa to achieve sustainable peace and development.
He emphasized the need for unwavering collaboration among Pan African Parliament member countries to tackle these obstacles.
Tagesse underscored the particularly damaging effects of youth emigration, which deprives Africa of its vital productive force and hinders its development trajectory. He stressed the urgency of creating an enabling environment for young people to actively contribute to their continent’s growth.
The Speaker reaffirmed Ethiopia’s unwavering commitment to the principle of African solutions for African problems. He highlighted Ethiopia’s unwavering efforts to foster sustainable peace and development across the continent.
The Speaker further appealed to Pan African Parliament members to uphold the rule of law by diligently addressing the challenges of good governance that plague the continent. He emphasized the transformative power of effective governance in propelling Africa towards a brighter future.
Reiterating Tagesse’s concerns, Deputy Speaker of House of Federation, Zahara Humed emphasized the significance of peaceful power transitions in establishing a stable political landscape in Africa.
She urged Pan African Parliament members to advocate for a culture of peaceful power transfer across the continent.
Acting President of the Pan-African Parliament, Dr. Ashebir Woldegiorgis commended the Parliament’s invaluable role in facilitating peaceful and democratic elections in various African countries. He highlighted the dedication of the Standing Committees in tackling the continent’s most pressing challenges.
Dr. Ashebir mentioned about the efforts to expand the Parliament’s global reach by fostering partnerships with international parliamentary organizations, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas and best practices.
The Pan African Parliament, comprising of 11 standing committees, embarked on a four-day joint meeting to collectively address the continent’s critical issues and chart a course towards a prosperous future.
BY ADDISALEM MULAT
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2023
