Dec 13 2025

Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, has called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to recommit to the terms of the Algiers Agreement as the two countries commemorate the 25th anniversary of the peace accord that ended a brutal conflict between them at the turn of the millennium.

“Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Algiers Agreement, a landmark peace treaty that formally ended the border conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia and established a crucial framework for peaceful relations between the two nations. With the support of the international community, the Agreement created mechanisms for demarcating the common border and reaffirmed the fundamental principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity for both nations. At this important milestone, the Secretary-General reiterates the steadfast support of the United Nations for the Algiers Agreement,’ reads a statement issued Friday.

The Secretary-General also recalled that seven years ago, the leaders of both countries renewed their commitment to peace through a joint declaration.

“At a time of renewed tensions, the Secretary-General urges Eritrea and Ethiopia to recommit to the vision of lasting peace and the respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity embodied in the Algiers Agreement and strengthen efforts to build good neighborly relations. He calls upon both countries to continue working with regional and international partners to advance development cooperation for the benefit of all,” reads the statement.

From The Reporter Magazine