Politics
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed outlines priorities in address to parliament, issued peace Call
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AI SUMMARY
Recently appointed for a five-year term, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressed parliament on regional security, constitutional amendments, sea access, and domestic political engagement.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was appointed by the House of Peoples' Representatives to lead Ethiopia for the next five years.
- The Prime Minister stated that adversaries have united to attack the nation due to its divisions.
- He issued a peace call to armed groups currently in the bush.
- He declared that Ethiopia's civilization cannot be realized without access to the sea and that sea access will be pursued through the give-and-take principle.
- Ethiopia plans to build a modern defense force, including the Air Force, and cooperate with regional neighbors.
- Amendments will be made to the FDRE Constitution based on recommendations from the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission.
- The government expressed readiness to work with opposition parties and pursue dialogue and forgiveness.
- The media landscape will be regulated to respect the law, national values, and public interest.
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