Sustaining Ongoing Reform Responsibility Of All Ethiopians, Says Premier
Addis Ababa, April 2, 2019 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed said sustaining the ongoing reform initiative is the responsibility of all Ethiopians.
He made the remark at a culmination of review of the one year journey of reforms which took place at the Millennium Hall [Tuesday, April 2nd].
In his remark, the Prime Minister pointed out the gains made in the political, social, and economic sector since he came to office a year ago.
During the past year, gender balanced cabinet has been formed, political parties have returned home after several years in exile, thousands of political prisoners have been released, and a peace agreement has been signed with neighboring Eritrea.
As far as the economy is concerned, the government has managed to bring about 13 billion US dollars in investment, aid and remittance in the past seven months alone, the Prime Minister indicated.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the need to resolve differences through dialogue.
The Prime Minister pledged to add momentum on the ongoing reform in the year to come. Efforts will also be made to reliably rehabilitate displaced community members.
He also called on the Ethiopian Diaspora to continue supporting their country of origin.
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