Ethiopia congratulated the people and government of Eritrea on the lifting of the sanctions imposed on Eritrea. The UN Security Council unanimously voted on Wednesday 14 November to lift 9-year-old sanctions against Eritrea that imposed travel bans, asset freezes, and an arms embargo.
The resolution, which was drafted by the United Kingdom and backed by allies, marks a new chapter for peace and cooperation in Eritrea after years of regional conflict.
The peace advancements in the region played a significant role in removing sanctions. Over the past months, the countries of the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Somalia) have opened a historic new chapter of normalizing their relations.
According to a statement issued by Office of the Prime Minister, Ethiopia also thanked the Security Council for responding to its call to lift the sanctions imposed on Eritrea. It further congratulated the Member States of IGAD “on this positive millstone and appreciated their cooperation and contribution to the lifting of the sanctions as well as the progressive changes that are occurring in the region.”
The lifting of the sanctions will have far-reaching effects in improving the stability of the Horn of Africa region and in building lasting peace and normalization of relations among the countries in the region, the statement added.
Ethiopia reiterated its commitment to ensuring regional peace, development, and cooperation working hand-in-hand with Eritrea and other neighboring nations.
The lifting of the sanctions is a significant step towards deepening the economic, social, and cultural ties the sisterly nations of Ethiopia and Eritrea enjoy, the statement noted. It will further enhance the collaborative gains that have been achieved in the region over the last few months.
