Ethiopia Won’t Passively Observe Attempts to Destabilize Region, Thwart its Dev’t: Spokesperson

Ethiopia will not passively observe any attempts to destabilize the region as well as to thwart its development efforts, the newly appointed Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew remarked.The Spokesperson delivered the bi-weekly press briefing to local and international correspondents today on current affairs as well as regional and global issues of interest to Ethiopia.While addressing geopolitical dynamics in the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Nebiat said, Ethiopia's foreign policy prioritizes neighboring countries and anchors Ethiopia's pivotal role in the region's peace, stability and development.In this regard, he added that Ethiopia will not passively observe any attempts to destabilize the region as well as to thwart its development efforts.The spokesperson reiterated that Ethiopia's diplomacy prioritizes peace, security, mutual development, and regional integration based on principle and reciprocity.Meanwhile, the country is monitoring the recent acts in its neighbors, he noted.According to him, Ethiopia will avoid engaging in hostile rhetoric aimed to distort its focus. However, we will not only continue monitoring actions in neighboring countries affecting Ethiopia's national interest but respond, Nebiat emphasized.Nevertheless, he reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to peaceful resolution of disputes and regional cooperation.The country is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to promote peace, security, and sustainable development in the region and on a global scale, according to him.Speaking of the upcoming and 79th United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York, the Spokesman stated, the Ethiopian delegation has wrapped up its preparations to actively participate in the deliberations in a manner that it reflects and promotes the national interests of Ethiopia.Source: Ethiopian News Agency