Diplomacy
Russia Offers to Mediate Between Ethiopia and Eritrea at Upcoming Summit
BBC · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Russia has announced its readiness to mediate and provide a platform for dialogue between Ethiopia and Eritrea during the upcoming Russia-Africa summit.
- Russia expressed its willingness to play a mediating role to ease tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov stated that Russia is prepared to facilitate a dialogue platform during the upcoming Russia-Africa summit if both countries are willing.
- Alimov described Ethiopia and Eritrea as Russia's long-standing and reliable partners.
- The third Russia-Africa summit is scheduled to be held in Moscow on October 28 and 29.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed accepted an invitation from President Vladimir Putin to attend the summit following the recent BRICS meeting in India.
- Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki is also expected to attend the Moscow summit.
- Russia previously called on both nations to refrain from conflict, build confidence, and resolve differences through dialogue.
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