Addis Abeba — The Federal Government of Ethiopia has pledged to redouble commitment to fully implement the Pretoria Peace Agreement, despite encountering delays from the Tigray interim administration particularly in disarming ex-combatants. The statement outlined the numerous steps taken by the federal government to adhere to the agreement, aimed at normalizing life in the northern region of Ethiopia. "The Federal Government has gone above and beyond its obligations under the Peace Agreement to realize its noble objectives," read the statement. It called on partners to support and encourage all parties to adhere to the agreement, while also expressing the Ethiopian government's full commitment to consolidate peace and redouble its efforts to ensure the full implementation of the peace agreement. On Thursday, 10 countries commended the progress made following the peace agreement, and urged all parties to implement the agreement in full.