Addis Ababa—The regional states and city administrations will commence their chapters of the national dialogue sessions starting May 29, 2024, the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission announced.

According to Ethiopian News Agency, it was established to effectively resolve basic differences on national issues among those with various political and ideological positions through inclusive national dialogue.

Since its establishment, the Commission has completed the identification of participants in ten regional states and two city administrations in a free and impartial manner. Commissioner Ambye Ogato stated that dialogue sessions will begin in regional states and city administrations on May 29, 2024.

“All necessary preparations have been made to start the process, and all stakeholders are expected to contribute their parts,” Ogato said. He noted that three main tasks will be accomplished in this phase of the dialogue, where stakeholders from various regions and elected representatives from different woreda will discuss agenda items.

“This will prove that Ethiopia has the capacity to resolve her challenges through constructive and inclusive dialogues,” Ogato elaborated. Participants will jointly select agenda items for discussion and facilitate an atmosphere to resolve simpler issues within their capacity. Representatives from localities will be elected to join other participants from regions and stakeholders for a national dialogue.

Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission aims to rectify and resolve long-standing problems, contributing to the peaceful and livable future of the country for the next generation of Ethiopians.