Ethiopia's Abiy calls for diplomacy to end Ukraine crisis

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. PHOTO | FILE

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday called on all parties to conflict in Ukraine to exercise maximum restraint and step up diplomatic efforts to end the devastating crises in Europe.

Abiy's statement came a day after Ethiopia missed a crucial vote at the United Nations General Assembly where representatives had gathered to vote on a resolution on the Russian invasion in Ukraine.