House of Peoples' Representatives Standing Committee on Foreign Relations and Peace urged for a national consensus on national issues by plummeting the risk of conflict.

The Standing Committee made the announcement while reviewing the Ministry of Peace's nine-month plan performance.

During the review, Honorable Dima Negewo (Phd), Chairperson of the Standing Committee, noted the ministry should work with stakeholders to review the conflict resolution system, identify the causes of conflict, and prevent identity-based attacks which are seen everywhere.

According to the chairperson, the lack of peace in our country stems from complex issues. He said the ministry should work to ensure that conflicts do not escalate and do not cause more damage. He urged the government to pay special attention to the causes of conflict, especially in conflict-affected areas.

According to the members of the Standing Committee, the ministry has a lot to do to ensure the human and democratic rights of its citizens. They also suggest that we need to create a common understanding of national policies and values using our social and cultural traditions.

The Standing Committee also noted that the ministry should do its part to prevent the recent rise of religious and ethnic extremism and foster good relations and cooperation based on understanding and partnership between regional states.

Minister of The Minister of Peace of Ethiopia, Ato Benalif Andualem, on his part said peace requires the participation of many parties. He said information posted on social media is having a negative impact on our peace, but the Ethiopian people thoughtfulness has been able to cope with the crisis.

He added that religious institutions are not the cause of the problem as they are based on peace, but it is an open secret that some political parties are trying to provoke conflict among people.

Related to Nation- building, according to information obtained from the ministry it is strengthening the work started on constructing a national identity using the power of the state, expanding volunteer services, maintaining healthy relations between the regions, and identifying areas of conflict based on research.