Addis Ababa, October 9, 2026 (FMC) — Members of Ethiopia’s newly approved Medemer Government have pledged to translate national development priorities into tangible results over the next five years, emphasizing implementation of the Medemer Grand Strategy, improved public services, stronger economic performance and sustained efforts to build peace and national unity.
In separate interviews with Fana Media Corporation following their appointment and reappointment, Revenue Minister Aynalem Niguse, Finance Minister Fitsum Assefa (PhD),
Peace Minister Musa Adem and Trade and Regional Integration Minister Yasmin Wohabrebbi outlined priorities within their respective portfolios, stressing that the government’s responsibilities must be measured by its contribution to the country and its citizens.
Aynalem said activities drawn from the Medemer Grand Strategy would be implemented at every level over the coming five years, noting that preparations had been made to begin the work.
She said the government must understand the public’s expectations and deliver benefits that respond to the trust citizens have placed in it through re-election.
She also emphasized that building lasting national unity, peace and a strong economy requires responsibility beyond government alone, calling on stakeholders and the private sector to play their respective roles. The newly constituted Cabinet, she said, would have a major part in helping Ethiopia become peaceful and economically resilient.
Fitsum said fulfilling the expectations of Ethiopia and the responsibility entrusted to the government by its people would be the central focus of the coming five years.
She stressed the need to consolidate the country’s efforts to convert its potential into value and prosperity, with the Medemer Grand Strategy providing broad direction for work across government institutions.
She said implementation would focus on identifying citizens’ priorities, determining where efforts should be concentrated and assessing the changes delivered in people’s lives.
Key areas include resolving widely raised concerns over public-service delivery, modernizing and digitalizing services, increasing production and productivity, and ensuring that Ethiopia’s mineral resources generate greater value for the country.
She also pointed to substantial work ahead in health and education, describing the next five years as critical to the country’s development.
Musa said peace remains fundamental to all national progress and a priority for both government and the public.
He pledged to work with determination to advance the Ministry of Peace’s objectives and strategies, stressing that differences should be resolved through constructive dialogue, cooperation and coordination in the interest of the country.
He also called for the consolidation of Ethiopia’s inclusive political practice, saying efforts to protect the national interest should continue.
His remarks underscored the importance of dialogue and collaboration in advancing peace and addressing issues that affect the country and its people.
Yasmin, meanwhile, pledged to consolidate the gains achieved in export trade and approach her appointment as a national responsibility requiring diligence and faithful service to the public.
She said the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration would work to establish a modern, efficient and accessible trade system, while strengthening coordination between federal and regional administrations.
She emphasized that closer cooperation across levels of government would help sustain trade-related efforts and advance the country’s export performance.
The ministers’ statements point to a common emphasis on translating national priorities into implementation across institutions, while addressing distinct challenges in revenue mobilization, economic transformation, peacebuilding and trade.
Their commitments come as the new Medemer Government begins its five-year term following the approval of the Council of Ministers by the House of Peoples’ Representatives during the first regular session of the 7th parliamentary term’s first year of tenure.