UN General Assembly
2008

Ethiopia appreciates the progress made in the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in the Sudan. We urge the parties to do more in overcoming the challenges facing them. However, we must emphasize that the international community should also bear its shared responsibility in that regard. Ethiopia fully supports the African Union 08-53141 6 position on Darfur and the handling of the International Criminal Court-Sudan issue. Ethiopia stands firmly committed to resolving all outstanding issues with Eritrea through peaceful, political, legal and diplomatic means. Terrorism is a scourge that impedes peace and development in any part of the world. As its occurrence in any form threatens global security as a whole, Ethiopia believes that it should be addressed collectively. In that regard, we attach great significance to the ability of dialogue among civilizations to build a culture of tolerance that will enable us to create closer understanding among nations — all nations. Ethiopia remains committed to the United Nations reform process and its revitalization. They are critical to the credibility of the United Nations and the