Secretary Blinken and the Prime Minister “discussed the urgent need for all Eritrean forces to leave Ethiopia,” Ned Price told reporters. However, nothing has been officially announced about the withdrawal of the Eritrean forces from Tigray or any process of the start of withdrawal. In a sit-down with Abiy at US-Africa Leaders Summit, Mr. Blinken told Abiy he faced a “historic moment” to move his country toward lasting peace. Prime Minister Abiy posted a message to his Twitter account: “We held a candid and productive meeting,” with Secretary Blinken. Secretary Blinken “commended steps taken by the Ethiopian government to improve humanitarian access and begin the restoration of essential services”, spokesman Ned Price said.

Source: Ethiopian News December 14, 2022 10:28 UTC