President William Ruto has applauded declaration by Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front on the modalities for implementation of peace agreement in Northern Ethiopia made last week.
Ruto commended the leadership of both sides for committing to cessation of hostilities and pledging continuous support.
"We pledge our continued support to ensuring the successful implementation of peace in the region," he said.
AU Commission chairperson, Moussa Faki's had call for an end to the hostilities in Ethiopia.
"The Chairperson calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities, the full respect for the life and property of civilians, as well as state infrastructure," the statement said.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which has been fighting Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government for a year, had claimed significant territorial gains in recent days.
TPLF had alleged control of two key cities in Amhara, about 400 kilometres (250 miles) north of Addis Ababa.
The government denied claims of TPLF territorial gains.
In a statement, the commission said that it will facilitate the unhindered movement of humanitarian aid workers.
"The parties have agreed to provide security for humanitarian aid workers and organisations as well as protection of civilians consistent with the provisions of the agreement," the statement read.
Edited by Bosco Marita
