Consultations Among Political Parties Foundation to Address Nat’l Challenges, Build Robust Democratic System

Addis Ababa: The Joint Council of Political Parties remarked that the ongoing consultations among political parties in Ethiopia are key foundation to addressing national challenges and build robust democratic system in the country.Ethiopian political parties held a discussion forum today to exchange views on current affairs and major national issues.Democracy Building Center Coordinator Office Head with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President of Prosperity Party, Ademe Farah, Chairperson of the Joint Council of Political Parties, Desta Dinka among other leaders and members of political parties were in attendance at the discussion forum.On the occasion, Chairperson of the Joint Council of Political Parties, Desta Dinka stressed the need to further bolster the culture of dialogue among political parties to address national challenges jointly.Commending the commitment of the government to discuss national issues with political parties, the chairperson urged the parties to demonstrate their r eadiness for such opportunity.The ongoing consultations among political parties in Ethiopia are instrumental to addressing national challenges and build civilized democratic system in the country, Desta underlined.He said today's consultation forum aims at paving ways for political parties to discuss challenges that could be addressed jointly.Chairperson further stressed the need to stand together to curtail Ethiopia's problems by aiming at national goals vital to the people and future generation of the country.Head of the Democratic Culture Building Department at Prosperity Party and executive member of the Council, Meles Alemu for his part stated that consultation process being underway among political parties in Ethiopia marks the inception of new political culture.He highlighted the significance of dialogue in safeguarding national interests, address challenges and maintain positive achievements, stating the ongoing efforts of the ruling Prosperity Party to build robust democratic system with st rong commitment.Source: Ethiopian News Agency