The Ethiopian government’s door to peace remains "always open," Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told Parliament, as he urged armed groups to abandon violence and join the country’s ongoing National Dialogue. Addressing the House of Peoples' Representatives, the Prime Minister reaffirmed that his administration is committed to securing lasting stability through negotiation rather than force.

Dr. Abiy emphasized that the government is prepared to resolve political differences with any entity, regardless of past grievances. He stated that even those currently regarded as traitors or opponents of the state would be welcomed if they choose to seek peace, asserting that the nation’s future must take precedence over personal grudges or the mistakes of the past. To illustrate this commitment, he pointed to the release of high-profile political prisoners and noted that significant numbers of former fighters in the Benishangul-Gumuz, Oromia, and Amhara regions have already opted for a peaceful return to civilian life.

Characterizing the tradition of using force to settle political disputes as a "chronic disease" in Ethiopia, the Prime Minister argued that inclusive dialogue is the only viable cure. He urged remaining armed groups to trade their weapons for ideas, noting that the National Dialogue commission provides a legitimate platform for all grievances to be heard.

The Prime Minister specifically addressed the situation in the Amhara region, claiming that some groups who had taken to the bush are now coming to the table after realizing their movement was being hijacked by external interests. He commended those who have begun submitting agendas to the National Dialogue, noting their recognition that the communities they claim to represent have endured enough suffering. Dr. Abiy concluded by warning that being used as "investment tools" for foreign powers endangers the survival of both the fighters and the public, calling instead for a unified effort toward national stability.