“We believe the problem between ourselves and Eritrea will have to be resolved through dialogue, but it takes two to tango.”

—  Meles Zenawi

On the border dispute with Eritrea, as quoted in "Troop massing designed to send message to Eritrea- Ethiopian PM". Sudan Tribune. 19 March 2005.

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