This Joint Ministerial Commission meeting was an opportune occasion to showcase the renewed commitment of both countries to resolve all pressing issues, and underline their determination to work closely together on peace and stability in the region and to support economic development and regional integration. The initiatives for peace provided a firm jumping off point to encourage youth to participate in the current wind of hope, change and confidence. Both sides agreed that completion of infrastructure projects was essential to fast-tracking economic integration. Overall, the 15th Djibouti-Ethiopia Joint Ministerial Commission meeting clearly provided the opportunity for an important dialogue and a realistic working platform to further speed up the pace of cooperation and economic integration. It called for credible steps to resolve any outstanding issues, agreeing to implement solutions to encourage the continued upward spiral of economic links and joint peace and stability.

Source: Ethiopian News February 18, 2019 18:00 UTC