New York
UN
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on appointment of Special Envoy for Ethiopia and Eritrea
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General has been very concerned about the lack of progress in the implementation of the Algiers Agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
In order to help move the process forward, the Secretary-General offered his good offices to the two parties, and has appointed Mr. Lloyd Axworthy, former Foreign Minister of Canada, as his Special Envoy for Ethiopia and Eritrea.
The Secretary-General hopes that, in carrying out this important assignment, the Special Envoy will enjoy the full cooperation of all parties concerned.