Parliament Urges Nationwide Unity as Nat’l Dialogue Reaches Critical Launch Phase

Addis Ababa, December 12, 2025 (ENA) — The House of People's Representatives (HPR) emphasized that the National Dialogue is a rare and historic opportunity—one that can only succeed through the united commitment of all citizens, without exception.

During a discussion held at the House, officials announced that the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) is in the final stages of preparing to open the National Plenary.

The session focused on completing the remaining tasks as swiftly as possible, including activities related to the Tigray Regional State.

According to the Commission, it has already conducted a series of pre-agenda consultations with the interim administration and regional stakeholders in Tigray. These forums generated valuable input for the next phase of the process.

The Commission added that the remaining activities in the region—such as agenda collection and participant selection—will be carried out using an approach tailored to Tigray’s current realities to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive outcome.

The NDC has agreed to finalize these tasks using a methodology that reflects the region’s specific context.

A message was issued to the people of Tigray, including political parties, scholars, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders, urging them to provide full and constructive cooperation as the Dialogue advances.

The House described the National Dialogue Plenary as a historic undertaking that transcends the interests of any single party or administration and will have significance for generations to come.

It called on all Ethiopians to stand behind the process and contribute to its success.

Addressing groups with political grievances and armed factions, the House reiterated that the path to peace remains open, encouraging them to present their concerns peacefully and submit their questions to the Commission as agenda items.

Concluding the discussion, the House urged all citizens to play a positive role in transforming the nation’s entrenched confrontational political culture and ensuring the successful launch of the National Dialogue Plenary.

The meeting was attended by the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the HPR, the Chief Government Whip, the Chief Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners of the NDC, leaders of the Standing Committee on Democratic Affairs, and other stakeholders.

The session closed with a call for broad engagement to support the smooth and successful rollout of the National Dialogue.