Chinanews.com, Beijing, January 11. On January 10 local time, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demek jointly met the press and answered questions after their talks.
A reporter asked about China's views on the Ethiopian peace agreement and the progress of the "Horn of Africa Peaceful Development Concept" in Ethiopia. Qin Gang said that Ethiopia is the common home of all Ethiopian people, including Tigray.
Not long ago, the Federal Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front reached a ceasefire agreement, and gradually promoted its implementation. Ethiopia has entered a new stage of looking forward to peace and focusing on development. China is sincerely pleased with this and expresses warm congratulations to the Ethiopian government and people .
Qin Gang said that China always believes that the Tizhou conflict is Ethiopia's internal affairs, and always believes in the wisdom and ability of the Ethiopian people to independently resolve internal differences; it always insists on respecting Ethiopia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and supports the Ethiopian government and people to achieve national peace, unity, and peace. development efforts; always supporting Africans in solving African problems in African ways.
Qin Gang emphasized that the strategic position of the Horn of Africa is important and has a significant impact on the peace and stability of Africa and the Middle East.
China put forward the "Concept of Peaceful Development in the Horn of Africa", which aims to support countries in the region to achieve unity, self-improvement, prosperity and stability.
The Horn of Africa Special Envoy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has visited countries in the region many times. China supports the first Horn of Africa Peace Conference, making positive contributions to building consensus among all parties and promoting peaceful development in the Horn of Africa.
China has provided Ethiopia with multiple batches of food, vaccines and other humanitarian aid to help alleviate the livelihood difficulties of people in conflict-affected areas.
We will continue to do so and will be actively involved in rebuilding conflict-affected areas.
At the same time, we call on the international community to increase humanitarian assistance to Ethiopia and support the reconstruction and economic and social development of relevant areas.
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