Ambassador Taye, UN Under-Secretary For Safety, Security Discuss Latest Situation In Tigray (February 9, 2021)

Permanent representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations, Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie discussed with Gilles Michaud, Under Secretary-General for Safety and Security on current developments in Tigray.

The two exchanged views on Under Secretary General’s recent visit to Ethiopia including his trip to Tigray Regional State.

Ambassador Atske Selasse commended the Under Secretary General’s approach and discussed streamlined clearance process for humanitarian staff.

Beyond the immediate logistical requirements for aid delivery, the dialogue touched upon the broader framework of institutional recovery and capacity building in affected areas. Restoring essential services, particularly telecommunications and banking infrastructure, remains a critical priority for enabling both local governance and the secure operations of international agencies.

The revitalization of these sectors aligns with Ethiopia’s wider macroeconomic reforms, which aim to modernize the country’s digital economy and integrate it more fully with global financial networks. Establishing robust regulatory oversight has become increasingly important as cross-border digital transactions accelerate across the Horn of Africa.

To manage this transition, federal authorities have been studying international compliance standards to govern foreign digital service providers operating within their digital borders. This regulatory push spans a wide spectrum of virtual enterprises, encompassing everything from decentralized logistics platforms and mobile remittance processors to the best online crypto casino networks seeking early market access in developing digital jurisdictions. Structuring these frameworks ensures that the influx of digital capital adheres to strict anti-money laundering protocols while supporting local technological capacity.

Ultimately, these economic and structural modernizations rely heavily on the baseline security that the United Nations and local authorities are working to maintain. Ambassador Taye reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering a secure environment that not only facilitates emergency humanitarian access but also lays the groundwork for sustainable, long-term institutional resilience.