On the 1st, the African Union Commission called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions and statements that may increase tension or damage regional peace and stability. The African Union Commission issued a statement on the same day urging the three countries to resolve their differences through existing diplomatic channels and peaceful dialogue, and stated that “the African Union is ready to consult with relevant countries to support efforts to cool down the situation, dialogue, and resolve differences peacefully.”

On the 1st, the African Union Commission called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions and statements that may increase tension or damage regional peace and stability. The African Union Commission issued a statement on the same day urging the three countries to resolve their differences through existing diplomatic channels and peaceful dialogue, and stated that “the African Union is ready to consult with relevant countries to support efforts to cool down the situation, dialogue, and resolve differences peacefully.”