Reform leadership realized prosperity, protected interests in past 6 years: GCS

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2024 (FBC) – The Ethiopian leadership has carried out concrete works that ensure the country’s prosperity and protect its national interests in the past six years, according to the Government Communication Service.

Briefing the media today, Government Communication Service Minister Legesse Tulu said the success registered by the reformist leadership in various spheres during the stated period is vivid.

According to him, the government has been exerting effort to resolve Ethiopia’s deep-rooted problems and nurture lasting peace.

In this respect, nation-state building activities have been underway based on a shared narrative by involving all parities to ensure unity and promote solidarity in the spirit of cooperation.

He added that the government has embarked on implementing a transitional justice policy that helps to end resentment and repair fractures of the past.

The government is also working hard to resolve differences and disagreements through dialogue and consultations by establishing the National Dialogue Commission, the minister noted.

Moreover, the government has been taking many steps to enhance political participation and inclusiveness, Legesse stated.

The government has also laid foundation for independent institutions such as the National Election Board of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission to flourish.

The minister further stressed that Ethiopia has the capacity to realize its own development and raise its continental and international reputation by protecting its national interests.

Moreover, the government has created environment for those who have resorted to violence to come forward with their demands peacefully as it is committed to resolving differences without the use of force.

Highlighting the economic reform activities, Legesse underscored the remarkable achievements attained, adding that the country’s wealth has doubled, the performance of mega projects has improved, and multi-sector economic growth is yielding results.

The achievements of summer irrigated wheat and Green Legacy Initiative have positively changed the image of the country, he noted.

The minister also mentioned the foiled domestic and foreign conspiracies contrived to destroy the nation with the mature leadership.

In the sphere of diplomacy, the leadership of the reforming government has carried out regional and international foreign relations activities that have increased Ethiopia’s visibility and safeguarded its national interests, as per ENA.