During the meeting, the committee commended the positive dividends of the peace process between the parties and urged both to commence political dialogue to resolve outstanding issues. It also commended the progresses made by both parties in terms of implementing the peace agreement, "most notably the restoration of essential services, including banking, telecommunications, medical and humanitarian support in Tigray". However it urged the parties to facilitate unimpeded road access and land transport, and also expedite the reopening of schools and other educational facilities in the region. On 03 February the peace negotiating teams of the federal government and the Tigray Region have met in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) for the first time and discussed the progress of the implementation of the peace agreement signed between the two in November last year. The unexpected meeting happened amid growing concerns about delayed and inadequate basic services restoration in the Tigray region, including banking, road transport and telecommunications.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2023 06:50 UTC