Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) has expressed its readiness to make the ongoing dialogue more participatory and inclusive in order to bring lasting solutions for the nation’s fundamental problems. A three-day Federal Level Stakeholders Agenda Collection and Consultation started in Addis Ababa today.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Chief Commissioner Professor Mesfin Araya opened the consultative meeting by stating the commission’s commitment to collaborating with various stakeholders to fulfill the aspirations of Ethiopians. Including Tigray Regional State in the national dialogue process and collecting agendas from Ethiopians living abroad remain significant tasks for the commission, he revealed.
Professor Mesfin affirmed that the National Dialogue Commission is prepared to contribute to making Ethiopia’s national dialogue more participatory and inclusive, aiming to address the country’s fundamental issues. He also called on religious leaders, elders, political parties, media institutions, civic and professional associations, public figures, and democratic and law enforcement institutions to play critical roles in the success of the historic dialogue.
National Dialogue Commissioner Ambaye Ogato emphasized the importance of inclusive dialogue, urging Ethiopians to take bold measures to resolve the nation’s multifaceted problems. He highlighted the necessity for everyone to participate actively, asserting that there should be no observers or spectators in the national dialogue process.
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission was established on February 23, 2022, with the goal of facilitating dialogue on the country’s fundamental issues. Since its inception, it has conducted various preparatory activities, including agenda collection from different parts of the country and various societal segments.