Addis Ababa, November 13, 2026 (FMC) – Preparations have been completed to celebrate the 21st Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day in a manner that contributes to the realization of the government’s development objectives, Speaker of the House of Federation Mufrehat Kamil disclosed.
The national celebration will take place in Jimma, Oromia Region, under the theme, “A Civilized Ethiopia, Embellished by Diversity and Strengthened Through Dialogue.”
Briefing the media on the upcoming celebration, the Speaker said this year’s five-day programme will feature Brotherhood Day, Togetherness Day, Oromia Day, Dialogue Day and Hidar Ethiopia Day.
She explained that the theme is intended to foster a shared national commitment, common plan and collective understanding, recognizing diversity as an asset, dialogue as a pathway to civilization and a civilized society as the ultimate destination.
Mufrehat also stated that a 25-year generational roadmap has been designed to help realize a productive, leading and civilized Ethiopia that has secured its sovereignty in all dimensions.
Describing Ethiopia as a country enriched by multiple identities, she said diversity, when properly managed, is a vital resource for creativity, excellence and national transformation. She emphasized that Ethiopians should preserve this asset and harness it as a source of national development.
The Speaker further noted that the 21st anniversary should go beyond the celebration itself and lay a foundation for advancing the country and ensuring sustainable prosperity.
She also stressed that the Ethiopian people should take forward the foundations established through a culture of civilized dialogue and advance the process to a higher level.
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