Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) announced that the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has received the visiting member of the Transitional Military Council, Gen. Jalal Al-Sheikh, and discussed the situation and developments in Sudan and the measures adopted by the Transitional Military Council after its formation for boosting security and stability. Gen. Al-Sheikh indicated that the Ethiopian Prime Minister has expressed his understanding of the situation in Sudan and affirmed his support to the measures taken by the Transitional Military Council. He said that the Ethiopian Prime Minister has exerted efforts and communicated with countries at the regional and international levels to support Sudan in the current phase. He expressed the stance of Ethiopia in supporting the Transitional Military Council and the security and stability in Sudan. Meanwhile, the Ethiopian Prime Minister affirmed his government support to the Sudanese people, indicating that this support is based on the respect for Sudan sovereignty and the non-intervention in the affairs of other countries.

Source: Ethiopian News April 16, 2019 17:03 UTC