Djibouti President praises Ethiopian PM for his commitment to regional Peace and Prosperity

Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh has praised Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed for his commitments to regional peace and prosperity.

Speaking at the closing session of the three-day meeting of Djiboutian Ambassadors and high level diplomats today President Guelleh praised the Ethiopian Premier for his deep-seated commitments and considerable success he has forged towards ensuring peace and stability in the region.

The President noted Horn of Africa, often in the vortex of ethnic or inter-state conflicts, is changing its wings and also aspires towards peace.

“What Good news and how not to rejoice?…Especially for our country,” he added.

The President also said his Government welcomed the considerable efforts of the new Ethiopian Prime Minister who blew up the lock that obstructed peace between the Ethiopia and Eritrea.

He also appreciated Premier Dr Abiy’s global activism at the level of the region, including the efforts he has made and the process of normalization between Djibouti and Eritrea.