The 14th Ordinary Summit of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has concluded with impactful outcomes, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During a biweekly press briefing today, Ministry Spokesperson Meles Alem told journalists that the summit was concluded with impactful outcomes at Djibouti, the seat of the regional organization.
Heads of State and Government, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, attended the summit which adopted IGAD Treaty and issued a timely joint communique on regional matters that seek cooperation and due attention. he said.
According to the spokesperson, the election of Workneh Gebeyehu for a second term in light of his contributions to transforming IGAD and championing regional peace and stability is an outcome with far reaching impact.
Moreover, the return of Eritrea to the regional body after such a long time also signifies the transformational potential of member states to bring about change that could significantly benefit the people, he added.
The spokesman further elaborated on the concerted regional efforts, including those of Ethiopia, to bring about peace in the Sudan by bringing the conflicting parties closer to find amicable solutions.
At the presser, Meles also reaffirmed the continued commitment of Ethiopia, together with other member states, to expedite regional integration, share economic development as well as durable peace and stability, on top of combating transnational crimes, including terrorism.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency