Ethiopian premier, Axworthy discuss dispute with Eritrea

Addis Ababa, �Sep 28, 2004 - The UN special envoy for Ethiopia and Eritrea, Lloyd Axworthy, has said that based on the UN Security Council's resolution on the border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea, the two countries should continue with their efforts to resolve their dispute through dialogue and peaceful means.

The special envoy and Prime Minister Meles Zenawi today met and held talks on the issue. Germa Ayne has the details.

[Girma] The meeting between the UN special envoy for Ethiopia and Eritrea, Lloyd Axworthy's and Prime Minister Meles Zenawi focused on the UNSC's resolution and explored the cooperation rendered by the two countries to the special envoy. Lloyd Axworthy

Prime Minister Meles said that Ethiopia, as always, was doing everything possible to resolve the dispute in accordance with the UNSC's resolution, through dialogue and peaceful means. He also reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to continue working with the special envoy.

The UN special envoy, Mr Lloyd Axworthy, on his part said that according to the responsibility entrusted upon him by the UN secretary-general, Mr Kofi Annan, he would continue with his effort and assist both countries in order to resolve their dispute through dialogue and peaceful means.

Source: Ethiopian TV via BBC Monitoring Service - United Kingdom; in Amharic 1700 gmt 28 Sep 04