US Assistant Secretary Praises Ethiopian Federal Gov’t in Implementing CoHA

Addis Ababa, March 27/2024 (ENA)  The US Assistant Secretary of State Department’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization operations commended the significant strides achieved by the Federal Government of Ethiopia in implementing the CoHA and advancing the Transitional justice process.

State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga held in-depth discussions on issues of bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern with US Assistant Secretary of State Anne A. Witkowksy at his office.
 
The two officials highlighted the longstanding bilateral relations of the two countries and the importance of reviewing bilateral engagements to expand economic cooperation.
 
During their discussion on current events, Minister Mesganu and the assistant secretary shared perspectives on the implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) and the assistance offered by the Federal government to individuals impacted by recent conflicts.
This permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement was signed between the Ethiopian federal government and Tigray People’s Liberation Front  (TPLF) in  2nd November 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa, it was indicated.  
 
Ambassador Misganu expressed the commitment of the Federal Government in prioritizing peaceful dialogues at various levels towards augmenting peace and stability.
 
Anne commended the significant strides and advancements achieved by the Federal Government of Ethiopia in implementing the CoHA and advancing the Transitional justice process.
 
She also affirmed the United States government's dedication to assisting the Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process and collaborating closely with Ethiopia to offer technical and diplomatic assistance in achieving a lasting peaceful resolution.