40 percent of the state of Tigray is under the control of invading forces; Therefore, the mission of this forum is to ensure the constitutional boundaries of Tigray and return the displaced people to their homes, he said.
President Lt. Gen. Tadesse Woreda made the remarks when he received German Ambassador to Ethiopia Jens Hanifeld at his office today.
President General Tadesse said almost 40 percent of Tigray is in the hands of invading forces. They also told Ambassador Jens Hanifeld that the federal government should withdraw these non-defense forces who are forcibly controlling the state of Tigray.
He said the federal responsibility is to return the displaced people to their homes and ensure the constitutional status of Tigray.
President Tadesse said the interim administration is better at creating good relations with the federal government to bring about positive change.
President Tadesse said the government should work with the federal government to return the displaced people to their homes before winter He said it should be.
The first round of displacement, foot-planting and disarmament of 75,000 people will be completed by September, he said, adding that the second round will be carried out in parallel with the securing of the constitutional state of Tigray and the full return of the displaced people.
Germany has been providing commendable assistance to Tigray, especially in agriculture, education, health, etc., he said.
Ambassador Janes Hanifeld praised the plans of the Tigray Interim Administration to resolve the political crisis in Tigray. He said Germany will continue its assistance in ensuring lasting peace in Tigray and strengthening various development activities. The ambassador said there is a need to work closely together in activities that give hope to Tigray and ensure its development, the president’s office said.
