Written question asked by Lord Sheikh (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 July 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 August 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 August 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Eritrea: Ethiopia

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the peace deal brokered in 2018 between Eritrea and Ethiopia.

Answer: In a statement by the former Minister for Africa, we welcomed the Eritrea/Ethiopia peace agreement, signed on 9 July 2018. At the UN Human Rights Council on 12 July the UK reiterated its strong support for the peace deal and remains hopeful that it will contribute to stability and prosperity in the two countries. We welcome the visit of Prime Minister Abiy to Eritrea on 18-19 July and the re-commitment of both sides to further progress in their bilateral relationship.

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