Canada said it welcomed the agreement, congratulated everyone involved in the peace process, and called on them to protect civilians and address "the pressing humanitarian needs" of Ethiopians.[60] Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said, during a press conference, that China "welcomes and commends" the agreement, supports Ethiopia's territorial integrity, and believes in "achieving reconciliation through political dialogue." He further stated that China will "continue to play a constructive role in efforts toward lasting peace, development and prosperity in Ethiopia."[61] Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh welcomed the news of the peace agreement, and congratulated the combined efforts of everyone involved in creating "security, peace and prosperity to our region and to our Ethiopian brothers."[62] France, through its Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, said it supported the agreement, praising the "wisdom and courage of the parties, paving the way to a political dialogue," and urged that both humanitarian aid and basic services are made available to those in need as soon as possible.[63] Former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf welcomed the news of the agreement, saying "I hope this will be the first step towards sustainable peace, built on dialogue and political engagement."[64] The Russian Embassy in Ethiopia said that it welcomed the agreement, saying it hopes that it will "serve as a solid foundation" for rebuilding the country.[65] South Sudan’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation said the agreement "signifies a momentous step towards peace," and that they "stand with the signatories" in working to ensure peace and prosperity in the region.[66] Vice President of Sudan Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo said that Sudan supported the agreement, and that they "commend the positive spirit that prevailed among the parties."[67] Turkey welcomed the agreement, and supported "the establishment of peace and tranquility in Ethiopia."[9][68] The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the news of a peace agreement, commending the efforts of everyone involved, and vocalized support for allowing humanitarian access into the country.[69] British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the UK welcomed the agreement, saying "I applaud their choice of peace, and the mediation efforts of African Union, South Africa and Kenya. UK is ready to support the peace process."[70] U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed support for the agreement, saying on Twitter that he "commend the [African Union] for its extraordinary efforts to bring peace to northern Ethiopia."[71] State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the agreement "represents an important step towards peace."[14] White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a press conference that "the United States remains committed to supporting this African Union-led led process as it continues and to partnering to ensure it brings a lasting peace to Ethiopia."[15] Jim Risch, Republican Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called on U.S. President Joe Biden to "hold Ethiopian leaders accountable," and said, while mentioning the peace agreement, that the war had prevented millions in the region from getting access to humanitarian assistance.[71]