According to the Foreign Minister, the decision of the boundary commission clearly implies that it was the Eritrean government that instigated aggression against the so-called disputed areas, which are now proved to be Ethiopian sovereign territories.

Speaking about the decision of the Border Commission he said, "Ethiopia is satisfied with the decision. We hope that the decision will once and for all seal any attempt by military adventurers to change boundaries by forceful means." He said, "It is a victory of law over the rule of the jungle."

Asked about considering normalizing relations with Eritrea, Seyoum said Ethiopia first wants to see transparency and predictability of the Eritrean government prior to normalizing relations.

Speaking about the decision of the Border Commission confirming Eritrean sovereignty over Badme, the president said that "truth, which had been severely battered over the past four years, had triumphed" and Eritrea has been finally vindicated. He noted that any attempt by the Ethiopian government to fool the people on the decision was futile, adding that the demarcation people would be able to see Badme for themselves.