The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) already concluded agenda gathering in Addis Ababa. ENDC stated that the agenda gathering session will continue across the country as part of the national dialogue. ENDC officials and politicians call the general public to actively engage in the national dialogue process.
Gov’t committed to implement national dialogue outcomes: PM Abiy
As one stakeholder in the national dialogue, the Ethiopian government is determined to implement conclusions to be made by the National Dialogue. Consultation is the only solution to solve the age-old national problems.
The national dialogue is a new chapter for Ethiopia. All stakeholders should actively participate in the new chapter to make Ethiopia a country of hope. Making good use of this historic consultation opportunity, which is not repeated in the course of history, will make us all winners.
The government has no intention of interfering in the work of the ENDC.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahemd (PhD)
Ethiopians have the ability to resolve differences: ENDC Chief Commissioner
The seven days agenda gathering consultation organized by ENDC concluded successfully.
The Addis Ababa agenda gathering consultation meeting demonstrated Ethiopians’ ability to discuss national issues and resolve their differences when they get the opportunity.
Besides undertaking the agenda gathering process with the sense of belongingness, the Addis Ababa agenda gathering participants have realized that Ethiopians are capable of identifying, handling as well as resolving their differences by devoting the right amount of time and maturity.
The Addis Ababa agenda gathering participants identify core challenges that Ethiopia is facing. ENDC will continue the agenda gathering consultations in the other parts of the country.
Professor Mesfin Araya, Chief Commissioner, Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission
National Dialogue crucial to solve national problems: Ezema Party Deputy Leader
The nation has faced multiple challenges that constraint it from moving forward. Hence, political parties are expected to curb the challenges at grass root level through this platform.
Political parties are expected to come up with organized ideas that are relevant to leave past challenges behind. “Parties shall not bring common sense to the table; rather they are more welcomed to come up with organized thought that could help the nation move forward. Moreover, they need to make themselves ready not only to speak their minds but to listen to others willingly.
Isolating self from the dialogue would only widen differences
Yohannes Mekonnen, Ezema Party Deputy Leader
Political parties should come with concrete ideas at the ND: Council head
The National Dialogue is a new chapter for Ethiopia and the role of politicians and political parties is critical in realizing the goal of the National Dialogue. Political parties are expected to not only actively participate in the national dialogue but also to bring concrete ideas to the national dialogue table.
Political parties need to focus on ways resolving the past and already existing challenges to create a better future. Not only political parties, everyone has the responsibility to exert utmost effort in order to hold fruitful dialogue.
Rahel Bafe (PhD), Ethiopian Political Parties Joint Council Head
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 8 JUNE 2024
