Addis Ababa, September 5, 2025 (FMC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has underscored that maintaining peace remains the fundamental mission of Ethiopia’s security institutions, emphasizing their irreplaceable role in ensuring the country’s stability and prosperity.
In a message shared on his official social media pages this morning, the Prime Minister announced the conclusion of discussions he presided over with leaders of the country’s security institutions.
The talks, PM Abiy disclosed, reviewed institutional responsibilities in protecting peace, combating crime, and strengthening public trust.
The discussions highlighted that lasting peace must be guaranteed by curbing crimes such as organized conspiracies, urban and rural banditry, smuggling, corruption, and illicit trafficking of people and money.
The Prime Minister stressed that the free movement of citizens and goods is indispensable for Ethiopia’s prosperity, calling for systematic measures to eliminate blockades, robberies, and other disruptions.
Participants also emphasized the need for closer collaboration between security forces and local communities in safeguarding major infrastructure, mining sites, industries, residential areas, and public utilities.
According to the assessment, the active involvement of citizens in peacebuilding is growing, as communities increasingly draw on cultural and religious values to persuade armed groups toward peaceful paths, while supporting security operations with information and logistical assistance.
The meeting concluded that this grassroots capacity should be further strengthened through training and sustained engagement, the Premier confirmed.
Prime Minister Abiy stated that attention was also drawn to terrorist activities orchestrated through social media to undermine Ethiopia’s progress. It was agreed that monitoring and countering such threats through advanced cyber capabilities must be reinforced, alongside bringing perpetrators to justice.
PM Abiy underlined that security institutions were also instructed to intensify technological advancements and defense measures.
The assessment further confirmed that Ethiopia’s security institutions have now reached a level of readiness capable of safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, borders, independence, and development trajectory, the Prime Minister said.
Built on constitutional values, these institutions are being modernized to remain vigilant and prepared for any challenge at any time, he asserted.
Abiy affirmed that as Ethiopia’s geopolitical standing strengthens and its image is restored, its security institutions will continue to play a decisive role in neutralizing internal and external threats, ensuring peace, and sustaining the nation’s journey toward prosperity.