PM Abiy Reiterates Unwavering Commitment of Gov’t to Ensuring Peace in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed his government's strong commitment to ensuring a durable peace in the country by paying all required sacrifices.The Prime Minister responded to queries raised by members of the parliament today in various current affairs including peace and security, economic and social matters, among others.Responding to questions regarding the recent peace and security development in the country, Abiy said the nation has faced prolonged conflict and war for a long time.'This must be stopped in our generation. It is time to end this cycle of violence,' he stressed, highlighting the activities being carried out by the National Dialogue Commission with the objectives to resolving old age problems of Ethiopia and build a better generation for tomorrow.The Prime Minister elaborated on the nature of conflicts and its devastating impacts that could lead into unprecedented negative consequences.'Starting a war is simple, but once it gets going, the effects are terrible. So the sound of the gunshots is enough. We don't want a war. Let's be united. We have one common country,' Abiy underlined.The premier stressed the need to end the conflicts that had been inherited from generation to generation, through national dialogue.In this regard, Abiy affirmed the strong commitment of the government to do whatever it costs to bring sustainable peace.'It is impossible now to grab political power through the barrel of the gun and war in Ethiopia,' he noted.Moreover, he highlighted the enormous efforts exerted by the government to address challenges of peace, emphasizing the importance of peaceful dialogue to ensure sustainable progress without resorting to conflict.'There is no price we have not paid to prevent war. For example, with Shene, we sent Aba Gedas and elders to the forest to beg; we sent investors with the TPLF and told them to stop the sound of bullets in Tigray and in Amhara region in the same way.'He called on all active armed groups to bring their guns down and come to a negotiation table affirming his government's readiness to solve problems through negotiation and dialogue with any party.Source: Ethiopian News Agency