PM Abiy Vows to Disentangle Ethiopia from Economic Dependence, Make Exemplary in Africa

Addis Ababa, April 20/2024(ENA)-  Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has vowed to make Ethiopia Africa's Beacon of prosperity and unity by freeing the country from economic dependence.

A forum that brought together many people to support the reformist leadership of Ethiopia was held in Wolkite town, Gorage Zone of the Central Ethiopian region, in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. 

 In his message on the occasion, the premier lauded the people of Gurage zone who promote unity and solidarity. 

He emphasized that this is a practical testament which the rest of Ethiopian people should take as a lesson to live harmoniously.   

Stressing the need for realizing development and prosperity in Ethiopia, Abiy called on the people of the country to seek peace and harmony in order to see a prosperous and convenient Ethiopia.  

The prime minister also noted to accommodate Ethiopia’s diverse ethnic identities, cultures, languages, and topography, adding that these could not be a source of difference to build a strong nation-state. 

Abiy further highlighted that Ethiopia has repeatedly fought for its independence and it is a country that has thwarted all attempts of external aggressions.

However, the country has not realized economic development and freed from dependence in this regard. Thus, the East African nation should strive to extricate itself from economic dependence, he said.

In this case, Prime Minister Abiy mentioned the success of Gurage people as an example for business and trade activities in Ethiopia.

According to him, the people of Gurage’s active engagement in the business sphere, remains a model and would help the endeavors of the nation to free Ethiopia from economic dependence.  

He also urged all Ethiopians to stand for development and prosperity.

The prime minister underscored that the nation has embarked on a massive economic development trajectory to make Ethiopia a beacon of Africa's prosperity. And he called on all Ethiopians to stand together and discharge their national responsibility.

Finally, the premier noted that to realize prosperous Ethiopia through strong efforts, it is crucial to consolidate national unity and defeat the illusionist forces, attempting to divide the public and fuel conflict in the country.