Addis Ababa, January 25, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has stressed that safeguarding Ethiopia’s national interests and long-term aspirations is an exclusive responsibility of Ethiopians, underscoring that reliance on external actors cannot substitute domestic resolve and action.
In a message shared on his official social media platforms this morning, the Prime Minister said protecting Ethiopia’s interests “belongs to no one else but us Ethiopians,” stressing that the role of Ethiopians in this regard is non-transferable.
He further noted that while Ethiopia’s friends may extend support, such assistance is voluntary and cannot replace the responsibility borne by Ethiopians themselves.
“Whether we like it or not, we must clearly understand that ensuring Ethiopia’s interests and aspirations is a task expected of us Ethiopians, and we must act accordingly,” the Prime Minister said.