Finnish FM on second mission to Ethiopia

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, April 3 (KUNA) -- Pekka Haavisto, Foreign Minister of Finland, mandated by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell, is undertaking a second mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Saturday.He will discuss the situation in Ethiopia, notably the crisis in Tigray and its regional implications, according to a statement released by Borrell?'s office today.During his visit, Haavisto will meet with Ethiopian authorities, and convey the EU?'s continued concern regarding the humanitarian situation in Tigray, calling all parties to end hostilities and as well as to allow independent investigations on alleged human rights abuse.He will also recall that Eritrean forces shall withdraw from Tigray. Finally, he will consult with the African Union to exchange views on the situation in Ethiopia as well as on regional issues, noted the statement.On his way to Ethiopia, Haavisto is travelling to Saudi Arabia and to the United Arab Emirates for discussions on regional issues as well as the situation in Tigray.He will report about his visit to European Ministers of Foreign Affairs during the next Foreign Affairs Council in April, it added. (end) nk.rk MENAFN03042021000071011013ID1101855142