Ethiopian Foreign Minister Hailemariam Desalegn: Lasting peace needs long-term program

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Talking to us on the sidelines of the 16th NAM Summit, he said that given the key role of the UN, multilateralism should be observed and all the nations play a part in world management.Referring to the common principles of NAM and the UN, he said that the two world bodies can help establish peace.Referring to the motto of the 16th NAM Summit, he said it raises a significant issue which deserves dialogue and discussion.The world is experiencing a complicated situation, Desalegn said, urging to put an immediate end to tensions and disputes by adopting necessary measures.The 16th NAM Summit ended in Tehran late on Friday. NAM, an international organization with 120 member states and 21 observes, considers itself not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. NAM is the largest grouping of the countries outside the UN. /219