PM Abiy Holds Encouraging Conversation With Sen. Inhofe About Tigray (March 3, 2021)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today held encouraging conversation with U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe about the situation in the Tigray regional state.

PM Abiy shared with the Senator that his government has given unfettered access to humanitarian organizations in Tigray.

Senator Inhofe said opening access to the Tigray region is a significant development that represents a positive turn around that will promote regional stability and transparency.

Following the discussion Senator Inhofe tweeted “I’m encouraged by this significant step that Prime Minister Abiy took today to promote access to the Tigray region, especially for international relief organizations.”

“Since being elected in 2018, Prime Minster Abiy has been a transformational leader in Ethiopia. I am confident that his work at advancing regional stability and prosperity will continue,” he added.

PM Abiy and Senator Inhofe promised to continue talking in the coming weeks and months.