DPM, FM Demeke Confers with US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen met with Molly Phee, the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs today.

The two sides have exchange views on bilateral and regional issues of common concern, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the occasion, Demeke briefed the Assistant Secretary about the expedited implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement.

The Assistant Secretary welcomed the Peace Agreement, the process to implement it, and expressed her country’s commitment to support it.

Discussing regional issues, particularly Sudan Demeke said the peace process should be Sudanese-owned and proliferation of parallel efforts will exacerbate the problem.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency