Ethiopia has unveiled its candidacy for the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) as the African Union Commission (AUC) embarks on the election process of its senior leadership.
Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos announced Ethiopia’s bid for the position on Wednesday during discussion with African ambassadors in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia on mutual concern.
Timotheos sought the support of AU member states, emphasizing Ethiopia’s long-standing commitment to peace, stability, and unity across the continent.
The minister highlighted Ethiopia’s key role in African decolonization and its founding membership in both the OAU and AU.
He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation and advancing Africa’s collective voice, particularly in achieving Agenda 2063 goals.
The Minister emphasized that the promotion of peace and stability is central to Ethiopia’s foreign policy.
In this connection, he mentioned Ethiopia’s success in the Pretoria Agreement, which ended the conflict in north Ethiopia, and its ongoing efforts to resolve the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) dispute through AU-facilitated dialogue with Sudan and Egypt.
Gedion said Ethiopia’s extensive experience in peace support missions and conflict resolution supports its bid for the AU-PSC.
He emphasized Ethiopia’s capacity to contribute significantly to the AU’s peace and security efforts.
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