Ethiopia: Security Council Hails 'Historic and Significant' Joint Peace Declaration By Ethiopia and Eritrea

11 July 2018

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday described the Joint Declaration, signed by the leaders of Eritrea and Ethiopia, as "a historic and significant" move with "far-reaching consequences" for the whole Horn of Africa region and beyond.

The Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship signed on Monday by Eritrean President, Isaias Afwerki, and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, signals the resumption of diplomatic ties for the first time in two decades, and opens a "new chapter of cooperation and partnership," said the statement issued on behalf of the 15 Council members.

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