Ethiopia: Ethiopia Decides to Close Embassy in Asmara, Declares 10 Eritrean Diplomats Persona Non Grata
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has decided to close its Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea, and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats in Addis Ababa persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours.
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has closed its Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea, and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats from the country, giving them 48 hours to leave. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made this decision in response to Eritrea's hostile actions and belligerence towards Ethiopia. The 10 diplomats were declared persona non grata due to their involvement in activities posing a direct threat to Ethiopia's national security, violating the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The Ministry urged Eritrea to cease hostile actions and emphasized Ethiopia's commitment to historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties with Eritrea. The country remains committed to peaceful coexistence, regional stability, and integration, while also supporting the peaceful resolution of disputes and cooperation in the Horn of Africa.
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