ADDIS ABABA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, on Wednesday vowed to support Ethiopia's efforts to ensure human rights as an impetus to unlock the full potential of people and in realizing inclusive development.

Hussein announced UN's support to Ethiopia's efforts during his meeting with Muferiat Kamil, the newly elected house speaker of the Ethiopian House of People's Representatives, the Ethiopian parliament's lower house in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa.

According to Hussein, the multitude of different views and opinions in Ethiopia as well as the existing need for dialogue "provides the Ethiopian parliament the right atmosphere for such discussions."

"We are going to build a stronger relationship and we will continue our continuous deliberation with you," he said during his discussion with Kamil.

Noting the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, he stressed that it "would enable our work to continue in Ethiopia and deepen within the relevant authorities and we are we look forward to working with you."

Opening a high-level dialogue at the Headquarters of the African Union (AU) on Tuesday, Zeid said upholding the right of peoples is the whole purpose of governments.

"Wherever we are present, we propose assistance to states to build their capacity to uphold rights because those rights are the accelerative force that will enhance development social justice, participation, inclusion and peace," he added.

Hussein's second official visit to Ethiopia from April 22 to 25 is part of his follow-up visit to the East African country and the African Union (AU).

Ethiopia has sworn in its new Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, earlier this month, who stressed the need to strengthen democracy, freedom and liberty.

"We will continue to respect the rights of citizens, the right to question, criticize and hold its public servants to accountability," Ahmed said. Enditem

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