February 4, 2023 (ADDIS ABABA/KHARTOUM) -The State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arega and Sudanese Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Defalla Elhaj Ali discussed on Friday bilateral relations and regional issues of mutual concern. In the discussion, Ambassador Mesganu Arega commended the longstanding people-to-people relations that exist between Ethiopia and Sudan. On his part, Ambassador Defalla Elhaj Ali appreciated the visit of Prime Minister Abiy to Khartoum and his discussions with all political groups regarding the political framework agreement. He also said that the Sudanese people in general were pleased with the solidarity shown and the stands taken by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed regarding Sudan’s political crisis. Finally, Ambassador Mesganu added that, in the Ethiopian government’s view, the existence of differences between the two governments could only be resolved through dialogue, discussion, and negotiation and that no other means should be pursued to find an amicable solution.

Source: Ethiopian News February 06, 2023 01:09 UTC