Ethiopia reaffirms support for Sudan at humanitarian conference

Addis Ababa, Feb 14 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed on Friday his country's unwavering support for Sudan as he co-hosted the High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of that neighboring country.

February 14, 2025
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The event was organized along with the African Union (AU), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

“As a neighboring and brotherly country, Ethiopia stands in solidarity with the people of Sudan during these complex times. Our two countries are deeply interdependent and united by generations of shared struggles, aspirations, and cultural ties,” Ahmed wrote in a post on X.

The Conference aims to mobilize global support and humanitarian aid for Khartoum in the face of ongoing crises. Addis Ababa’s role as co-host underscores its commitment to regional stability and cooperation, particularly in addressing humanitarian challenges in the Horn of Africa.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, outgoing African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, Kenyan President William Ruto, and IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu attended the event, held in the Africa Hall.

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