Ethiopia advancing through inclusive dialogue, coordinated national action, says GCS

Addis Ababa, June 25, 2025 (FMC) — The Government Communication Service (GCS) has stated that Ethiopia continues to make tangible progress in overcoming national challenges and sustaining development through inclusive dialogue with key sectors of society.

According to the GCS, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) recently held a series of consultative sessions with representatives of the business community, political parties, teachers, health professionals, artists, and media practitioners.

These discussions were part of the government’s broader commitment to participatory governance and structured national dialogue.

The GCS indicated that the forums provided a platform for the Prime Minister to present sector-specific priorities, while also assessing challenges raised by stakeholders. Immediate directions were provided for short-term matters, and long-term issues were identified for strategic planning and gradual implementation.

In consultations with the business community, the Prime Minister underscored the sector’s critical role in accelerating socio-economic transformation.

The GCS noted that the government is prioritizing the creation of a conducive legal and operational environment aimed at enhancing productivity, competitiveness, work culture, and employment generation.

Engagements with political party leaders focused on strengthening inclusive governance, democratic consolidation, and national unity.

The GCS stressed that the government’s continued dialogue with political actors reflects its conviction that all stakeholders must actively contribute to the development of a resilient democratic system.

During meetings with educators and health professionals, the Prime Minister acknowledged the central role of human capital in national progress.

The GCS affirmed the government’s commitment to gradually resolving structural challenges in these sectors to ensure that education and healthcare systems support Ethiopia’s broader development agenda.

The consultation with artists, according to the GCS, focused on the sector’s role in shaping societal values, promoting national identity, and fostering social cohesion.

The government is working to create an enabling environment that encourages cultural expression and artistic creativity, recognizing its impact on nation-building.

In discussions with representatives from public and private media institutions, the emphasis was placed on the importance of a free, professional, and responsible press in supporting democratic governance.

The GCS stated that the government will continue supporting the growth of media entities grounded in national values, professional ethics, and the public interest.

According to the GCS, these multisectoral consultations have created a framework for identifying obstacles to peace, democratic development, and inclusive economic growth.

They have also served to align government responses with the realities and aspirations of the Ethiopian people.

The GCS further noted that all segments of society have a vital role in advancing Ethiopia toward its national vision.

It emphasized that the country’s development goals can be achieved through coordinated public participation, consensus-building, and the systematic resolution of emerging challenges.

Reaffirming the government’s commitment to institutionalizing dialogue, the GCS concluded that public engagement will remain central to Ethiopia’s governance approach as it continues on the path toward stability, unity, and shared prosperity.