Today, I had the honour of attending Mashujaa Day in Eldoret, Kenya, where I delivered remarks paying tribute to the heroes who fought for freedom and those who made the ultimate sacrifices to safeguard their nation. I honour their courage and legacy!
Kenya’s history of courage and sacrifice resonates deeply with Ethiopia’s own story of Adwa, where Ethiopians from every corner of the country united to defend their homeland. These shared histories remind us that freedom was never given; it was won through courage, unity, and sacrifice.
As our histories are intertwined, so too must our futures be. Through the spirit of Medemer, Ethiopia and Kenya must continue building on our existing cooperation in clean energy, connectivity, telecommunications, and trade to create greater opportunities and shared prosperity for our people.
To all those honoured today, I salute you. Happy Mashujaa Day!
I held a very fruitful telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State @marcorubio on key bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest.
Our discussion is proof to the commitment of both countries in translating the enduring relationship between Ethiopia and the United States into a more strategic and practical partnership.
I welcome the assurance of continued U.S. support for Ethiopia and our shared commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation and addressing regional and multilateral priorities.
The ENDF briefed foreign military attachés on weapons seized in Tigray, which defense officials report were sent from Egypt, Eritrea, and Sudan.
Captured equipment, including drones allegedly routed to TPLF forces, is scheduled for public display this Thursday in Bishoftu.
I had the opportunity to visit the Ethiopia Meteorology Institute, a long-standing institution whose work is vital to the country’s development and resilience. The visit reaffirmed the importance of meteorological data collection, scientific research, and technological advancement in strengthening our capacity to understand and respond to changing weather and climate conditions.
Strengthening institutions like the Ethiopia Meteorology Institute is essential. Investing in human capacity, modern technologies, and data infrastructure is critical to improving the services on which key sectors—including agriculture, water, health, aviation, and disaster risk management—depend. I was particularly encouraged by the importance of early warning systems in helping us anticipate risks, identify where interventions are most needed, and engage in a timely and effective manner. Reliable data, when translated into actionable information, saves lives, protects livelihoods, and supports better decision-making.
Such work goes beyond satellite observation. It also depends on a robust network of data collection stations and data centres across the country, where information is gathered, processed, and analysed to inform timely action.
The 19th National Flag Day
“Our Flag for National Consensus and Unity”
National unity is the foundation of Ethiopia’s path to prosperity. Our national flag symbolizes our shared history, sovereignty, and the strength we draw from standing together in our diversity.
At Adwa, people from all parts of the country put aside their differences and stood together, capturing the attention of the world. Rather than being divided by adversity, our ancestors demonstrated the power of unity. The call to stand together has never ceased, and each generation must choose how it will respond.
Medemer poses a simple question to us all: Are we merely spectators watching our nation’s destiny from the sidelines, or are we owners who can say, “This is my country, and its future is of concern to me”?
Our languages, religions, and identities are strands of a single fabric, woven together through centuries of shared history. Standing for the nation begins with small acts of courage and requires working toward a vision that goes beyond ourselves.
The generations before us made sacrifices so that we could inherit this country. Today, we must strengthen it together and pass it on to the generations to come..
Therefore, ask yourself today: What will you contribute to the unity and prosperity of your country?
The National Precious Metals Refinery, constructed within the Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone, has the capacity to serve not only Ethiopia but also the broader East African and pan-African markets. By providing internationally credible refining and testing services, it enables neighboring countries and regional mining companies to bring their gold to Ethiopia for advanced refining, certification, value addition, and sale, eliminating the need to export it outside the continent.
I am proud to announce the launch of the National Precious Metals Refinery at Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone, established through a partnership between Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) and Sam Precious Metals.
With a capacity to process over 600 tonnes of precious metals annually, the refinery marks a major milestone in advancing domestic value addition, strengthening Ethiopia’s mining sector, and positioning our country as a regional hub for precious-metals refining.
This initiative reflects the Medemer government’s commitment to linking our productive resources with industrial capacity—boosting export earnings, creating skilled jobs, supporting the jewellery industry, and building a more transparent and competitive gold value chain.
From resource extraction to industrial transformation, we are creating greater value at home.