The Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS) has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election for another five-year term, describing the outcome as a boost for regional stability and expressing hopes for stronger strategic ties between Sudan and Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s parliament formally re-elected Abiy on Monday following the June 1 general election, in which his ruling Prosperity Party secured an overwhelming parliamentary majority.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, TASIS said its chairman Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, deputy chairman Abdelaziz al-Hilu, members of its Presidential Council and leadership body extended their congratulations to Abiy and the Ethiopian people.
The alliance described Abiy’s re-election as “well deserved,” saying the confidence he received from parliament reflected what it called the achievements of his government.
TASIS also congratulated the Prosperity Party and said Abiy’s renewed mandate could contribute to security and stability across the Horn of Africa at a time of heightened political and security tensions.
“The victory represents a triumph for security and stability in the region and neighbouring countries at a time when the region is facing major political and security challenges,” the alliance said.
TASIS said it hoped to develop strategic relations with Ethiopia that would serve the interests of the Sudanese and Ethiopian peoples.
The alliance wished Abiy success during his new term and said it looked forward to further cooperation aimed at advancing development and regional stability.
The statement was signed by TASIS spokesperson Ahmed Tugud Lisan.
Abiy was sworn in for another five-year term on October 5 after the Prosperity Party’s decisive victory in Ethiopia’s June elections. The party won 438 seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, giving it a commanding majority in parliament.
His new term begins amid renewed security tensions in northern Ethiopia and heightened strains between Addis Ababa and several countries in the region.
