China’s special envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Xue Bing said the peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front is a model for other national conflicts.
“Ethiopia’s peace is a victory for unity and dialogue. By bearing in mind the fundamental interests of Ethiopia and the well-being of its people, the federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) chose to resolve differences and reach reconciliation through political dialogue,” Xue told journalists after attending the special ceremony on April 23 in Addis Ababa hosted by the Ethiopian government give recognition to all those involved in the peace process. (See Wednesday’s morning briefing) At the ceremony, the Ethiopian government also recognized China’s contribution to the peace process in the East African country.
According to Xinhua, Xue said the peace process was also a fine example for other regions to solve internal disputes by peaceful means. Ethiopia’s peace is also a victory for African autonomy. It is also proved that the principle of African solution to African problems is feasible and should become an important guidance for the international community’s constructive participation in Africa’s peace and security affairs. He added that Ethiopia is back on the right track of peace and development.
