Gov't Working with Strong Commitment to Ensure Lasting Peace in Ethiopia: PM Abiy

Addis Ababa, June 14, 2025 (ENA)— Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the government is working with firm commitment towards achieving lasting peace in Ethiopia.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held discussion with teachers from all over Ethiopia.

 Speaking during the discussion, the premier explained the activities underway to ensure peace in Ethiopia.

 Among the activities, he recalled the government’s significant steps in institutionalizing peace by establishing the Ministry of Peace, striving further to relentlessly resolve differences with armed groups.

 Noting the refusal of some of the groups to accept the peace call and the gesture extended by the extended, he stressed that they should realize that there is no other course than dialogue and discussion to bring peace.

 

 The PM pointed out that the government has clearly demonstrated its commitment to peace by not only accepting the militants who accepted the call and surrendered peacefully, but also by allowing them to participate in Ethiopian politics.

 For the sake of peace in Ethiopia, the door is open for all who want to solve problems through discussion and to those who believe that they have better idea, he elaborated.

The government would however continue to take law enforcement measures against forces that resort to violence, including taking hostages and closing schools, he added.

 

According to him, the Pretoria Agreement is tangible evidence to the determination of the government’s commitment to peace.

Ethiopia needs peace, the PM declared, adding that the government is working with determination towards that goal.

 He finally stressed that the government will jointly work with all peace-seeking forces by involving them in the peace building process.