Discussion between TPLF and Eritrean Authorities

Dr. Debretsion Gebremichael, Chairman of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), announced that leaders of the TPLF and Eritrea have held informal discussions. Speaking at a press conference in Mekelle last Tuesday, he revealed that the first meeting between the TPLF and Eritrean officials took place six months ago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

In the same briefing, the President of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration, Mr. Reda, confirmed that he represented the TPLF during the Dubai discussions. Dr. Debretsion further mentioned that subsequent meetings have been held with Eritrean leaders, though he did not specify the dates or locations of these gatherings.

The TPLF’s primary goal, according to Dr. Debretsion, is to foster peace with all neighboring entities, including the Eritrean government and the Fano forces. He emphasized that the TPLF Executive Committee and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have endorsed the discussions with Eritrean officials.