Pretoria Agreement Brought Relief to People of Tigray: PM Abiy

Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (ENA) -- The Pretoria Agreement has brought relief to Tigray, ending daily loss of life and creating a peaceful path forward, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told members of the House of People’s Representatives today.

Responding to questions by members of the parliament today, the prime minister said that the Pretoria Agreement has also introduced a new approach, engaging former combatants in the interest of national unity.

The Premier noted that the agreement has created a new culture for the people of Ethiopia and other nations, demonstrating that the government prioritizes peace and.

Essential services like telecom, banking, and air travel have fully resumed, Abiy said and added that displaced residents of Raya have returned, returns to Wolkait are still pending; the government remains committed to ensuring all displaced people go back to their homes.

He further stated rehabilitating and reintegrating former fighters is a priority and supports the region’s interim administration.

The federal government continues to pursue peace, but misunderstandings and false hopes of foreign support have led some to wrongly push for renewed conflict, he added.

What Tigray needs is peace and dialogue-not war. Religious leaders and elders must help prevent escalation, the Premier stated, and stressed “the government’s position is clear: we seek no conflict and aim to resolve issues without firing a single shot.”

The Prime Minister reiterated that the federal government has repeatedly shown its firm commitment to peacefully resolving issues within the Tigray region, explaining that the people of Tigray absolutely do not want war.

Abiy urged all Ethiopians, including the people of Tigray, to contribute to national dialogue and lasting peace.

The Prime Minister called this a misguided approach, stating that what Tigray needs is peace and the resolution of problems through discussion and dialogue.