ENDC Calls for Full Public Engagement as Process Enters Crucial Phase

Addis Ababa, February 18, 2026 (ENA) – The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) has urged the public to fully engage in the dialogue as the process reached at a crucial phase.

In an exclusive interview with ENA, ENDC Chief Commissioner Professor Mesfin Araya has urged all Ethiopians to take an active role in ensuring the success of the country’s National Dialogue.  

He affirmed that the process has already reached at a decisive stage and the National Dialogue aims to strengthen unity through respectful and inclusive discussions on key national issues.  

According to the Chief Commissioner, broad participation is essential to guarantee meaningful and lasting outcomes from the national dialogue.

In an exclusive interview with the Ethiopian News Agency, Professor Mesfin said millions of Ethiopians have already taken part in sessions organized to nominate representatives and identify priority agenda items for deliberation.

The Commission has conducted extensive consultations across regional states, city administrations, federal institutions and diaspora communities to facilitate the engagement, he said.  

The process, he noted, has been designed to ensure openness and inclusivity.

“With the exception of Tigray, consultations have been successfully conducted across regional states, city administrations, federal offices and among diaspora communities,” he said.

Professor Mesfin also praised the active involvement of Ethiopians living abroad, noting that diaspora participants have submitted critical issues they believe are central to the nation’s future.

He emphasized that the collective effort demonstrated so far is vital as the dialogue advances to its next phases.  

“The success of the National Dialogue depends on the active engagement of every Ethiopian,” he said, adding that broad participation will help produce outcomes that reflect the country’s diverse perspectives.

The Chief Commissioner further urged citizens to maintain the momentum, stressing that sustained and universal involvement will lay the foundation for a stable, consensus-based path forward.