ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Ethiopia in Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula has highlighted the imperative role of advancing Pan-Africanism as a strategic measure to face the pressing global dilemmas unfolding now.
He emphasized the importance of Pan-Africanism during a meeting with Pakistan-based envoys of all the African nations here at the Ethiopian embassy in Islamabad on Thursday.
The discussion of African diplomats centered on increasing Pan-Africanism’s influence to effectively deal with challenges including climate change, migration, terrorism, and the complexities of the world economy.
During the gathering, envoy Beker Abdula highlighted the importance of promoting Africa’s collective interests on the world stage through a cohesive embrace of pan-African principles.
Ambassador appreciates Pretoria Agreement
He said that especially the Pretoria Agreement, signed on 2 November 2022, between Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front to end the conflict in Ethiopia’s northern areas, stood as a crystal manifestation of the advancement of Pan-Africanism.
He eloquently narrated the successful execution of the deal, characterized by a resolute commitment to “African solutions to African Problems.”
While extending his heartfelt gratitude, the diplomat expressed appreciation for the collaborative efforts of fellow African countries and international partners that contributed to the realization of the Pretoria Deal.
This agreement, instrumental in upholding Ethiopia’s sovereignty, constitutional order, and territorial integrity, facilitated unimpeded humanitarian access to conflict-affected areas.
The envoy further informed the ambassadors of the subsequent restoration of essential services and the setting up of an interim governance structure in Ethiopia’s northern regions in accordance with the deal.
Drawing attention to the comprehensive approach taken by Ethiopia, the envoy said the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission (DDRC) had been set up to train the former servicemen, enabling their holistic capacity development and integration into civilian life.
