Asmara Eritrean and Ethiopian religious leaders have agreed to visit each other's country and meet with war-affected populations. The leaders agreed to cross the borders of Eritrea and Ethiopia and hold peace meetings staring May 19 to 21. We want to create dialogue between the two war affected people. We hope this meeting will promote peace and reconciliation. The Eritean religious Leaders arrived from Nairobi today from a three days peace meeting with Ethiopian religious Leaders where the decision to organize peace visits was made.
Healing process has to start now, the hostility and hatred that the war brought has to stop.
The Religious leaders also agreed to bring 12 elders from both countries to be part of the group who will dialogue with the communities on peace and reconciliation. These elders will be dialoguing with the people and lead the peace process. Rev Zerit said. The Religious leaders will be working with the grass roots population. They plan to address the war-affected population and bring change of attitude for peace and reconciliation.