Nobel Peace Prize Prime Minister Abbey “Contributes to African Peace” | NHK News

Nobel Peace Prize Prime Minister Abbey “Contributing to Peace in Africa” October 13th 23:50

A spokesman for Prime Minister Abbey of Ethiopia, Eastern Africa, who was selected for the Nobel Peace Prize, was recognized for his achievements in achieving peace with neighboring countries. In response to NHK ’s interview, “ The efforts made have been internationally recognized, ”he stressed, and will continue to contribute to the peace of Africa.

The selection committee in Oslo, Norway, has chosen Prime Minister Abbey of Ethiopia, who has made peace with the neighboring Eritrea for many years at the Nobel Peace Prize.

On the 12th of the day after the announcement, Mr. Billen, a spokesman in the immediate vicinity of Prime Minister Abbey, interviewed NHK at the prime minister's residence in the capital Addis Ababa. "The efforts that have been promoted were internationally recognized," and emphasized the idea of ​​continuing to realize Africa's peace, saying, "I would like to expand this effort to other regions."

In addition, Mr. Billen said, “Prime Minister Abbey has made efforts to overcome and reconcile the past conflicts in the country,” and since then, since taking office in April last year, he has embarked on dialogue with opposition parties. He expressed recognition that the reforms were also evaluated.

In Ethiopia, a general election is scheduled for next year, but in the past elections it was criticized for opposition to the opposition party, so whether free and fair elections could be carried out, Prime Minister Abbey's political reform was the true value Will be asked.

US Secretary of State blessing statement

US Secretary of State Pompeio issued a statement about the selection of Prime Minister Abbey of Ethiopia in Eastern Africa for the Nobel Peace Prize in the past. The prime minister's dedication shows courage, strength, and leadership. The United States blesses this important opportunity with the Ethiopian people and the entire African continent. "

“The fact that Prime Minister Abbe's efforts to strengthen democracy and peace in Africa is a stimulus for future leaders of the world to make positive changes in their respective regions,” and this Nobel Peace Prize He expressed his expectation that it would lead to the promotion of democracy and peace in each region.