AbrahamM. Gemechu (Ambassador)

I was pleased to participate in the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa, held under the theme “Pathways to Peace in Africa: Economic Sovereignty and Geopolitical Transformation,” where I also delivered remarks. The theme speaks to a reality we cannot ignore decisions made far beyond our borders can affect our citizens, our economic prospects, and our security. We cannot control every shock, but we can strengthen our resilience. For Africa, this means developing homegrown solutions, strengthening economic sovereignty, and deepening cooperation. Africa must not simply adapt to a changing global order; we must help shape it. For Ethiopia, lasting peace is personal. It requires protecting civilians, upholding the constitutional order, and keeping the door open to dialogue. Through our commitment to the National Dialogue, we remain ready to welcome all who choose the path of peace. The philosophy of Medemer reminds us that our strength lies in bringing our capacities together and developing solutions rooted in our own realities. We can build a more resilient, peaceful, and prosperous continent while taking a greater role in shaping the world our future generations will inherit.

Today, we officially inaugurated the Megech Irrigation Dam Project, a major milestone for historic Gondar and its surrounding community. Though delayed for years, we resolved execution challenges through the Medemer philosophy to realize this vital project. With a capacity of 185 million cubic meters, the dam will irrigate over 17,000 hectares, directly benefiting tens of thousands of local farmers. Beyond supplying reliable, clean drinking water to Gondar and nearby towns, it stimulates a broader economic growth. The artificial lake will foster urban agriculture, large-scale fisheries, and tourism resorts, creating massive job opportunities for local youth. While this success stems from rigorous monitoring, Gondar still deserves much more development. I urge the public to actively participate in its development. We remain dedicated to ensuring Ethiopia’s progress is inclusive, benefiting all regions and citizens.

አብ ወድዓዊ ኹነታት ሀገር አደሂቡ ምስ ኮርፖሬሽን ብሮድካስት ኢትዮጵያ (EBC) ብቋንቋ ትግርኛ ዝተገበረ ፃንሒት። በወቅታዊ እና ሀገራዊ ጉዳይ ላይ ከኢትዮጵያ ብሮድካስቲንግ ኮርፖሬሽን (EBC ) ጋር በትግርኛ ቋንቋ የተደረገ ቆይታ።

Recap of our stay at the 18th BRICS Summit: Our new year begins with our strategic interests secured and Africa's voice rising on the global stage. 🇪🇹

I am pleased to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit in India, under the theme of building for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. Across BRICS, we have capital, technology and markets. The opportunity is to bring them together, create more value, and ensure that value is generated where resources are found. Ethiopia is ready to build these partnerships across minerals, renewable energy and our growing industrial base. We must also build resilience into our systems, ensure AI serves the needs of our continent, advance predictable debt resolution, and link climate action with economic transformation. Together, BRICS can turn cooperation into shared value, resilience and sustainable growth.

The Day of Resilience When we think of Ethiopia, it is impossible to envision our holistic transition to greatness without first honoring our courageous security forces, who stand resilient day and night, to guard the country against adversaries. It is for this reason that on this Day of Resilience, we commemorate with the highest national honor the historic sacrifices of our heroes, who laid down their lives for the continuity and sovereignty of our nation-state. Today, driven by its own knowledge and the capability of its children, our nation has succeeded in manufacturing advanced technological assets, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs/Drones), modern armored military vehicles, heavy weaponry and artillery, as well as ammunition, within its own defense industries. As this strategic self-reliance serves as the firm bedrock of our people's peace and comprehensive economic growth, we shall secure Ethiopia’s sustainable prosperity by reaffirming our national resilience through tangible development and a formidable defense capability! #EthiopiaPrevails

Day of Renewal From Words to Action: Ethiopia’s Vision Anchored in Concrete Reality! Yesterday we declared our rise; today, we live it. Our resurgence is no longer a vision; it is carved into the GERD, the Corridor developments, the Bishoftu Airport Mega project and our bold Macro-Economic Reforms. This transformation directly elevates daily life, bringing seamless urban mobility, vast employment, and a grand vision that anchors bright hope for our children's tomorrow. The foundation is laid, the momentum is unstoppable, and there is absolutely no turning back. In this historic journey of resurgence we have begun, we will accelerate our development momentum to elevate Ethiopia's rise to sustainable prosperity. Ethiopia builds, rises, and conquers! #EthiopiaDelivers

Today, I oversaw the signing of a landmark Framework for Cooperation between the National Bank of Ethiopia and the IFC to establish our country’s first dedicated Mortgage Refinance Company. Capitalized at 100 Billion ETB, with the IFC set to contribute a minimum of $200 million, this wholesale institution will resolve long-standing liquidity mismatches in our banking sector and unlock accessible mortgage financing across Ethiopia. This partnership is a critical step toward realizing our goal of delivering 1.5 million affordable, dignified homes for Ethiopian families while expanding private-sector participation in our financial system. Ethiopia continues to build a modern, resilient, and inclusive economy.

Animation Walk Through #Ethiopia 🇪🇹: a land of immense beauty, living heritage, and extraordinary diversity. We invite the world to discover its many wonders, all within a single Ethiopian visa! #LandOfOrigins #VisitEthiopia

On behalf of the Government and People of Ethiopia, I extend our heartfelt condolences to His Majesty King Haakon VIII, the Royal Family, the Government, and the People of Norway on the passing of His Majesty King Harald V. Norway is a steadfast partner to Ethiopia, and we stand with the Norwegian people in this time of loss. May His Majesty rest in eternal peace.