Addis Ababa, November 13, 2026 (FMC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed strong confidence in Ethiopia’s capacity to attain development achievements comparable to those witnessed in other countries, citing the progress underway across the nation and the potential to accelerate its transformation through sustained hard work.
Speaking following a visit to housing development projects in Addis Ababa, the Prime Minister reflected on his recent three-day visit to Türkiye for COP31, during which he observed a range of impressive development projects.
He noted that Ethiopia’s development outlook has changed considerably, pointing to promising initiatives taking shape in different parts of the country. He said the quality, speed and scale of the work underway demonstrate that Ethiopia has growing grounds for confidence in its future.
Contrasting the present situation with earlier years, Abiy observed that visits abroad once left Ethiopians feeling embarrassed about the state of development at home. Today, he said, the country has made significant progress, with encouraging projects emerging across various sectors and locations.
Reflecting on what he had seen in Türkiye, the Prime Minister said the experience had reinforced his belief that Ethiopia, too, has the potential to reach comparable levels of development within a few years.
He stressed, however, that realizing this potential depends on sustained effort, determination and hard work. He maintained that no other means can bring about the country’s transformation without consistent work and collective commitment.
Abiy expressed confidence in Ethiopia’s capacity to achieve its development ambitions, pointing to its vast population and natural beauty as important assets. He said that with perseverance and intensified effort, the country can transform itself and build a future that reflects its potential.
The Prime Minister’s remarks placed Ethiopia’s ongoing development initiatives within a broader national outlook, emphasizing both the progress already made and the sustained work required to advance the country’s transformation.