UN Special Envoy Commends Ethiopia’s Role in Promoting Regional Peace, Security
UN Special Envoy Guang Cong has praised Ethiopia for its active role in regional peacekeeping and its efforts to foster dialogue in the Horn of Africa. He highlighted the Tana Forum as a key platform for addressing regional security challenges.
Why it matters
Ethiopia's diplomatic and security role is critical to the stability of the Horn of Africa, a region currently facing multiple geopolitical tensions.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us UN Special Envoy Commends Ethiopia’s Role in Promoting Regional Peace, Security 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (ENA) — United Nations Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Guang Cong has commended Ethiopia for its contributions to promoting peace and security in the region through peacekeeping engagements and initiatives that foster regional dialogue.
In an exclusive interview with ENA, Guang highlighted Ethiopia’s role in hosting platforms that bring together national, regional and international stakeholders to discuss peace and security challenges, particularly the Tana Forum, held annually in Bahir Dar on the shores of Lake Tana.
He further described the forum as an important platform for exchanging views on regional challenges, exploring opportunities and identifying ways for international partners to work with regional and continental organizations in addressing common concerns.
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