As one of the leading troop-contributing countries, Ethiopia attaches great importance to strengthening the role of United Nations peacekeeping to address challenges to international peace and security. Hailemariam Desalegn Read Quote
It should be underscored that our goal is not, and should not, be a crusade against the ICC but a solemn call for the organisation to take Africa’s concerns seriously. Hailemariam Desalegn Read Quote
Ethiopia is an island of stability within the Horn of Africa, which is a troubled region. Hailemariam Desalegn Read Quote
Security starts from home. You have to secure your own people so that those who are coming from outside also will be secured. Hailemariam Desalegn Read Quote
There is tolerance within our community, Muslims and Christians living together in harmony. These traditional values we have should be enhanced. Hailemariam Desalegn Read Quote
We put people at the centre of securing the country. You can’t secure your country with only a security apparatus and missiles. Hailemariam Desalegn Read Quote
We have never been colonized, because of our attitude… We have the confidence, the moral authority, and our people are also enough to tell us what they want to tell us. Hailemariam Desalegn Read Quote
The water bodies are reducing everywhere in the Rift Valley. It’s not because the water has been used. It’s because the rivers flowing to the lakes are reducing because of climate change. Hailemariam Desalegn Read Quote
Free media is very essential for the democratic process and… development. Hailemariam Desalegn Read Quote
