[dehai-news] MFA.gov.il/MFA: Clarification of statement by Israel's ambassador to Ethiopia regarding Eritrea


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From: Berhane Habtemariam (Berhane.Habtemariam@gmx.de)
Date: Thu Apr 02 2009 - 10:20:58 EST


Clarification of statement by Israel's ambassador to Ethiopia regarding
Eritrea

2 Apr 2009

(Communicated by the Foreign Ministry Press Department)

In reference to the remarks of Israel's Ambassador in Ethiopia (Thursday,
March 19 2009), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to clarify the
following:

In his statement about Eritrea, the Ambassador of Israel in Ethiopia
exceeded his authority and position.

His comments were made without instructions from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in Jerusalem, which was surprised by his remarks.

Israel expresses its regrets that these remarks were made, and reiterates
its position, which desires a peaceful solution to the conflicts in the Horn
of Africa.

 

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