Addis Ababa, November 30, 2025 (FMC) — National cohesion and visionary leadership are essential for Ethiopia to achieve lasting peace, sustainable development, and a prosperous future, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said.
The Prime Minister made the remarks during the recent annual training for senior leaders of the Prosperity Party, anchored on the principles of the “Medemer State.”
On the.occasion, he explained that the key questions for the Medemer generation are how Ethiopia, its government, and its people should evolve.
According to the Prime Minister, a peaceful and developmental journey is impossible without national unity, and achieving this requires the government to implement true federalism, promote multilingualism, and embrace the country’s diverse identities.
He stressed that affirming the value of brotherhood is central to addressing the challenges facing the next generation.
He added that reconciling ethnic-based thinking with a sense of nationalism is critical and that creating common mediating institutions and laws through consensus and civic engagement is necessary to strengthen the country’s civic culture.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Ethiopia must learn from the mistakes of the previous generation while expanding contributions and building the foundations for the next.
The Premier outlined that the upcoming generation should cultivate a culture of volunteerism, embrace digital patriotism, grow with technology, benefit from a renewed education system, and experience a cultural transformation that is sustained and inclusive.
He said that realizing this vision requires leadership that understands the truth, is genuinely committed, diligent, and capable of translating ideas into action.
Leadership, he noted, must encourage growth and transformation from the individual level to the community and institutional levels, ensuring initiatives are effectively implemented across society.
Prime Minister Abiy also highlighted the importance of fostering desire and hope among the population.
He explained that capacity alone is insufficient without the desire to act, and that hope is critical for motivating effort and achieving results. Leaders and citizens who are hopeful, forward-thinking, and willing to strive for the future can drive significant progress.
Abiy added that effective leadership must be principled, context-aware, progressive, results-oriented, and committed to learning from mistakes while striving for perfection.
He further noted that leaders should demonstrate courage, resilience, and problem-solving skills, working for success without compromising ethics or honor.