From: Berhane Habtemariam (Berhane.Habtemariam@gmx.de)
Date: Thu Jun 17 2010 - 08:51:52 EDT
US hails Emir's mediation
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Thursday17/6/2010June, 2010, 01:22 AM Doha
The United States has welcomed the efforts made by HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad
bin Khalifa al-Thani to mediate the border dispute between Djibouti and
Eritrea that led to the signing of a peace agreement.
In a press conference held at the White House, US Department of State
Spokesman Phillip Crowley said: "This agreement is an important first step
towards achieving renewed peace and stability in the region", urging Eritrea
and Djibouti to work together on a rapid, peaceful, and sustainable
settlement.
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and President of Djibouti Ismail Omar
Guelleh have signed an agreement authorising Qatar to undertake mediation
efforts to find a solution to their border dispute. They have authorised
HH the Emir, who signed the agreement as a mediator and witness, with the
full authority to issue an executive working document to the agreement.
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