Ethiopia’s Reform Endeavors in Security Institutions Yielding Meaningful Outcomes: PM Abiy

Addis Ababa, May 4, 2025 (ENA)— Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, on the National Police Day 116th Anniversary parade, remarked that the reform efforts undertaken in recent years to strengthen Ethiopia’s peace and security institutions have yielded meaningful results in nation-building.

The 116th anniversary of the Ethiopian Police was commemorated at Meskel Square, in Addis Ababa in the presence of PM Abiy and and other high level government officials and as well as dignitaries.

 The anniversary was also graced by the 5th Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation (EAPCCO) Sports Competition, drawing police athletes from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Djibouti.

 Speaking on the occasion, the Premier stressed the need for working in cooperation with our brotherly neighboring peoples to ensure the peace and unity of Ethiopia in line with its national interests.

 “What is expected from you is to work in cooperation with our brotherly neighboring peoples to ensure the peace and unity of Ethiopia in line with our national interests.

However, if challenges go beyond that, it must always be our duty to protect Ethiopia’s interests and uphold our proud patriotic history,” the Prime Minister underscored.