Addis Ababa: Ethiopia and UN are keen to consolidate cooperation in supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs State Minister Mesganu Arga and UN Secretary-General Special Adviser on Solutions to Internal Displacement, Robert Piper, held discussion today.
On the occasion, State Minister Mesganu explained the specific measures introduced by the Ethiopian Government that have helped in the relocation of individuals who were internally displaced to their respective regions.
Special Adviser Piper on his part appreciated Ethiopia’s move to finalize the national proclamation to protect and assist IDPs.
He noted that an astounding number of IDPs are returning to their areas of origin in Ethiopia, which signifies improved security conditions and other favorable factors.
The discussion between the two sides also indicated the need for cooperation and coordination between humanitarian development and peace actors.
In this regard, the discussion focuse
d on the potential of UN-Ethiopia cooperation in supporting the DDR program as outlined in the Pretoria Peace Agreement
Source: Ethiopian News Agency