The commission announced in a statement that effective discussions have been held to launch consultations in the Tigray region.

Adding that "the interim administration of the Tigray region has announced that it will 'look favorably upon the work of the national dialogue

In the statement, the commission's spokesperson, Tibebu Tadesse, said that it has been making various efforts to work towards a common agenda in Tigray, and that it was in Tigray for the first time on July 29 and held discussions.

In its statement, the commission called on "those who resort to violence in the Tigray region to refrain from taking action."