Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has declared his government’s commitment to implementing the consensus that would be reached through the national dialogue.
At the inaugural session of the nationwide agenda setting consultative chapter held at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took part as a stakeholder representing the government.
In his remarks at the event, the premier said Ethiopia is a country that has been experiencing wars and facing numerous challenges.
Dialogue is the solution to break this vicious history of war and upheaval, the premier noted.
“Today is a new chapter for Ethiopia,” the PM said, calling for active participation of all in this new chapter.
According to him, the aim of the national dialogue is to make Ethiopia a nation of hope by strengthening unity instead of division.
He further pointed out that properly utilizing this rare and historic opportunity for dialogue will make all winners. The prime minister urged all stakeholders not to miss th
is opportunity.
Stressing that the government has no intention of interfering in any way with the work of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission, Abiy expressed his belief that the commissioners with extensive knowledge and experience have also no other desire than to work for the benefit of the country.
The prime minister pledged that the government is determine to implement the consensus reached through the dialogue.
In the case of agendas we do not agree, they will be subject to a referendum. And after the decision of the people, we all must respect the decision, he stressed.
Abiy stated that attempts to resolve differences and disagreements by force only create temporary winners and losers, failing to provide a lasting solution to the challenges.
He concluded that through this dialogue Ethiopia will emerge victorious without any losers.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency