[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000-2001, Book III)]
[December 12, 2000]
[Page 2687]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Ethiopia-Eritrea Final Peace Agreement
December 12, 2000

    I congratulate the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea for the final 
peace agreement signed today in Algiers. My relief and happiness on this 
occasion mirrors the sadness I felt when I witnessed two allies and 
friends embroiled in a tragic conflict. I look forward to resuming our 
strong cooperation with Ethiopia and Eritrea across the spectrum of 
bilateral issues.