Ethiopia Enters New Era of Sovereignty Through Self-Reliance, Says PM Abiy
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that the country is achieving national sovereignty through economic self-reliance and increased domestic production. Key initiatives include boosting wheat production and promoting 'Made in Ethiopia' goods to reduce import dependency.
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Ethiopia's shift toward economic self-sufficiency is a major policy pivot aimed at stabilizing the nation's economy and reducing reliance on foreign aid and imports.
Addis Ababa - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia's economic transformation represents a historic breakthrough toward genuine national sovereignty and self-reliance.
In a message posted on his X page to mark the Day of Breakthrough, Pagume 1, the Prime Minister stated that the country is overcoming dependency through increased domestic production and bold economic reforms.
He further explained Ethiopia's ancestors had preserved the country's borders through immense sacrifice, leaving behind a nation whose sovereignty must now be strengthened through economic independence.
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He highlighted Ethiopia's transformation in wheat production, noting that the country has moved from relying heavily on imports to becoming one of Africa's leading wheat producers, saving millions of dollars in foreign exchange.
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