PM Abiy Spearheads a Series of Impactful Initiatives Spanning Nat’l Policy Implementation, Global Engagement

Addis Ababa, August 2, 2025 (ENA)— In July 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed led a series of impactful initiatives spanning national policy implementation, economic reform, regional diplomacy, and global engagement, according to Office of the Prime Mister (PMO).

Domestically, he addressed Ethiopia’s lawmakers on the country’s development trajectory, presenting progress and challenges in economic and security reforms.

Internationally, the Prime Minister represented Ethiopia at the 17th BRICS Summit, advanced strategic partnerships with global leaders, and co-hosted the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit. These high-level engagements reflect a period of intensified leadership aimed at accelerating national development and enhancing Ethiopia’s role on the world stage.

In early July 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivered thorough responses to questions from members of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR), reviewing the government's performance in implementing the 2024/25 national development plan.

His address offered a detailed overview of Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reforms, acknowledging both the achievements attained and the persistent challenges facing the country, said PMO.

The Prime Minister specifically addressed macroeconomic reforms, identifying key structural issues such as high unemployment, persistent inflation, trade deficits, a challenging business environment, and low productivity in agriculture and industry. These factors, he noted, collectively hindered Ethiopia’s competitiveness. As a result of the government’s reforms and coordinated efforts, the Prime Minister reported significant progress across major development sectors—including agriculture, industry, mining, services, finance, and foreign trade—during the 2024/25 fiscal year. Shifting to matters of peace and security, Prime Minister Abiy offered a candid analysis, attributing Ethiopia’s ongoing challenges in this domain to the proliferation of misguided political ideologies and ignorance-driven narratives.

On regional diplomacy, he emphasised Ethiopia’s interconnectedness with its neighbours and reiterated the country’s commitment to peaceful cooperation. The Prime Minister underscored Ethiopia’s record of peaceful regional engagement, noting that the country has not entered into conflict with any neighbour over the past seven years.

On the global stage, Prime Minister Abiy held high-level discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of the 17th BRICS Summit. The meeting signalled a deepening partnership between Ethiopia and Brazil, with both leaders committing to expand trade and investment across key sectors.

In another diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Abiy met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang to mark the 55th anniversary of Ethio-China relations. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to economic collaboration in sectors such as industry, mining, ICT, clean energy, logistics, and artificial intelligence—areas that continue to define the countries’ strong and evolving partnership.

At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Abiy contributed to the opening session on peace, security, and global governance. He called for urgent reforms to international financial institutions and decision-making structures to promote fairness, cooperation, and inclusive global development. Reflecting on Ethiopia’s membership since 2023, he emphasised the bloc’s growing influence and its role in advancing a multipolar world order.

Building on the momentum of the 2017 Ethiopian calendar year, the government is intensifying efforts in 2018 to lay the groundwork for sustainable development. In this context, the Prime Minister convened the Council of Ministers to review and evaluate the 2018 national development plan to ensure its effective implementation.

In the same month, Ethiopia co-hosted the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa. Prime Minister Abiy held bilateral talks with several world leaders, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (Italy), President William Ruto (Kenya), President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (Somalia), and President Azali Assoumani (Comoros), discussing a range of regional and global issues. The summit further elevated Ethiopia’s role as a hub for international dialogue and cooperation.

Ahead of the summit, the Prime Minister also held discussions with UN Under-Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed and other senior United Nations officials on transforming food systems across Africa. Ethiopia reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable agriculture through integrated policy, climate-smart practices, and community-based solutions.

In his keynote speech at the summit, Prime Minister Abiy emphasised the urgent need for predictable, concessional financing to boost investments in agriculture, rural infrastructure, and nutrition. Highlighting Ethiopia’s efforts, he underscored strategies aimed at strengthening local production and reducing dependency on imports. To honour international delegates, Prime Minister Abiy hosted a formal dinner at the National Palace, concluding a month marked by wide-ranging engagements that blended diplomacy, reform, and strategic vision.

Overall, July 2025 was a month of dynamic leadership by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed—characterised by high-level national policy reviews, landmark international summits, and a strong diplomatic presence on the global stage, it was indicated.

 These initiatives underscore Ethiopia’s commitment to accelerated development and strategic global integration, Office of the Prime Minister underscored.