Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission Concludes Agenda Gathering Process in Gambella

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) announced the successful completion of agenda gathering consultative chapter in Gambela Region held for the last one week.Representatives of all communities, political parties operating in the region, religious institutions, civic organizations, government bodies and prominent personalities participated at the consultation.The stakeholders have discussed thoroughly and gathered agenda items that they believe are important for further deliberations at the next level of the national dialogue.After the conclusion of the consultation, the identified agenda items were submitted to the Council of Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission.On the occasion, Commissioners of ENDC, Melaku Woldemariam said that the agenda gathering consultation held for the last one week in the region has been successfully completed today.The stakeholders have actively participated in the consultations by freely contributing their ideas that they think are beneficial f or lasting peace in Ethiopia, the Commissioner indicated.He also extended gratitude to the participants for their active participation in the process which is believed to be important step forward for the betterment of the people and the country.Ethiopia is in the process of grand efforts to resolve the age-old contradictions of the country through an inclusive and open-minded dialogue. This national effort, which is the first of its kind to the country, starts at the grass roots and moves upwards.This agenda gathering process is a crucial step towards to securing a lasting peace and shaping the country's future, it was learned.Source: Ethiopian News Agency