Discussion Held to Begin National Dialogue Process in Tigray - ENA English
Discussion Held to Begin National Dialogue Process in Tigray
Addis Ababa, August 1, 2025 (ENA)—The Ethiopian National Dialogue Chief Commissioner, Professor Mesfin Araya, said a discussion that enables to create a conducive environment and begin dialogue process was held with the Interim Administration of Tigray Region.
The National Dialogue Commission was established to resolve Ethiopia's long-standing issues through consultation.
According to the commission, the consultation process has so far been inclusive and successful.
Building on the success and experience it gained, the commission has now started to replicate a similar process in Tigray region.
In an interview with the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), Chief Commissioner Mesfin Araya was asked about the status of the activity in the region.
He explained that dialogue is the solution to all problems and Ethiopia needs dialogue now more than ever. This process has been conducted in a free and inclusive manner.
Participatory and Inclusive agenda-gathering activities have been successfully carried out in all regions and city administrations, except in Tigray region, the Commissioner revealed, adding that efforts are now started to begin the process in the region.
Accordingly, a discussion was held with the regional interim administration and other stakeholders to begin the dialogue process and create a favorable environment in Tigray.
The Chief Commissioner, who recalled having a constructive discussion that would help in the agenda-gathering process and other works for the national dialogue, affirmed that their cooperation and for the success of the process would continue.
He recalled that the dialogue process in other areas of the country have been conducted freely and inclusively, and called upon all stakeholders in the Tigray region to participate in a similar process.
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission is an historic opportunity to resolve major national problems through dialogue, strengthen multinational unity, and build a strong nation-state.