Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the upcoming National Dialogue promises to be an important milestone in the country’s collective efforts to bring about understanding on contested issues.
The National Dialogue Commission presented a status report to the Prime Minister and high level government officials this morning.
The session included an update on the works undertaken by the National Dialogue Commission thus far.
Institution building, stakeholder’s engagement, crafting a dialogue process, identifying dialogue participants as well as pending tasks and challenges requiring assistance for a successful dialogue process are among the works so far undertaken.
During the occasion, Prime Minister Abiy said the upcoming National Dialogue promises to be an important milestone in our collective efforts to bring about understanding on contested issues.
The Commission Chairman, Professor Mesfin Araya stated that the commission has so far identified participants of the dialogue in five regional states and two city administrations noting that similar activities will further be strengthened.
The National Dialogue Commission with eleven members came into effect since February 23, 2022 with the main objective of facilitating consultations among various segments of the society on fundamental issues of the country by identifying the root causes of existing differences through dialogue.
It is also aimed at laying strong social and political foundations on the basis of which the current problems of the country will be solved in a sustainable manner and ensure lasting peace.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency