Ethiopia's Ruling Prosperity Party Pledges Stronger Ties with BRICS at International Forum

Addis Ababa  June 17/2024 (ENA) At the International Interparty "BRICS and Partner Countries" Forum the Vice President of Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party, Adem Farah, delivered a speech highlighting the party's commitment to strengthening its engagement with the BRICS platform.

The Vice President stated that the Prosperity Party has closely followed the BRICS platform since its establishment, recognizing its potential to reshape global economic and political landscapes. 

“Our president, His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed, has been a strong advocate for increased engagement with BRICS member countries and the platform itself. His vision and leadership have underscored the importance of our involvement in this dynamic coalition.” 

He expressed the Prosperity Party's "profound appreciation to the BRICS platform members for their bold steps in inviting new members," which has granted Ethiopia the opportunity to join the esteemed group. 

"We are honored and delighted to be a part of BRICS, and we eagerly anticipate the collective progress and shared prosperity that our collaboration promises," the Vice President stated.

The Prosperity Party is ready to advocate for BRICS's objectives and is committed to contributing its share towards shared goals, Adem said. 

"We are prepared to play our role as BRICS aims to reform global financial institutions and champion a multipolar world order," the Vice President  underscored.  

Addressing the international audience, the Vice President emphasized the Prosperity Party's vision of ensuring "holistic prosperity in Ethiopia and beyond through MEDEMER, or synergy." 

The Prosperity Party, the ruling party of Ethiopia is a beacon of hope and progress in Africa, Adem stated. 

“Established with the vision of ensuring holistic prosperity in Ethiopia and beyond through MEDEMER, or synergy, our party has rapidly grown to become the largest political party in Africa, with over 14 million members. Founded on the values of multinational unity, freedom and dignity of citizens, the Prosperity Party has mobilized Ethiopians to achieve remarkable milestones across various sectors.”

Prosperity Party  has driven significant advancements in agricultural development by increasing production and productivity, ensuring food security, and promoting a green legacy for sustainable development through planting over 32 billion seedlings in the past five years, he said noting the preparation carried out to plant an additional 7 billion seedlings this year alone.

Adem highlighted Ethiopia’s efforts that extend to manufacturing industry development, tourism, mining, ICT, urban development, and the enhancement of the quality of social services. 

The speed and quality of major national projects, including the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam—the largest dam in Africa—are proofs to Ethiopia’s progress, he said pointing out that  Ethiopia’s economy is one of the fastest growing in the world and is now the 5th largest economy in Africa. 

These achievements are evidence of the tireless efforts of the leadership and members of the Prosperity Party, the people of Ethiopia, and the support of our partners despite facing numerous natural and man-made challenges, Adem underlined.

The Vice President underscored the Prosperity Party's firm stance on principles of "sovereignty, territorial integrity, undivided and equal security, multilateralism, global justice, and the peaceful coexistence of nations." 

The international governance and political system, financial system, and media narratives do not reflect the diversity of our world, Adem said adding "With their significant populations, Africa and Latin America remain underrepresented in crucial platforms such as the UN Security Council. Therefore, we strongly support efforts to reform the international governance system to be more inclusive and reflective of global diversity to ensure world majority for a multipolar world."

PP Vice President mentioned about the pivotal role of the BRICS in fostering cooperation and collaboration in peace, security, innovation, technology, and shared prosperity.

“Its achievements in these areas have been remarkable, and we commend the platform for its unwavering commitment to building a multipolar world order. We call for further cooperation, collaboration, and exchanges among BRICS and partner countries to amplify our collective impact.”

He called for reforms to the "unjust" international governance and financial systems, highlighting the need for greater representation of Africa and Latin America on crucial platforms.

The Prosperity Party's support for the BRICS platform's objectives, including the reform of global financial institutions and the advancement of a multipolar world order, was a central focus of the speech. The party pledged to play a constructive role in realizing these shared goals.

Looking ahead, the Vice President announced that the Prosperity Party will hold its second congress within the next six months, providing an opportunity to "reevaluate our achievements over the past two and a half years and set new directions for the future." 

He extended an invitation to the esteemed BRICS and partner country parties to participate in this significant event.

The Vice President's address underscored the Prosperity Party's commitment to strengthening Ethiopia's ties with the BRICS nations and shaping a more equitable global landscape. 

As the country continues its remarkable journey of progress, the Prosperity Party's role in fostering international collaboration and advancing a multipolar world order remains a priority.
 

Ethiopian News Agency
2023