Addis Ababa June 1/2022/ENA/ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen held talks with US House of Representatives Member Trent Kelly today. Trent Kelly said on the occasion that the United States values transparency and openness to strengthen its relations with Ethiopia, reiterating his preference not to support HR6600 and S3199. Demeke Mekonnen appreciated Trent Kelly for showing interest in Ethiopian affairs and visiting Ethiopia to understand situations on the ground. In their discussion on the measures taken to ensure independent investigation and accountability for alleged human rights violations in Tigray, the deputy premier mentioned concrete steps taken by the government. Regrettably, Demeke noted that the UN Human Rights body decided to rerun the UN-EHRC joint investigation incurring an unnecessary duplication of efforts and undermining the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission.

Source: Ethiopian News June 02, 2022 01:35 UTC