Africa-Press – Ethiopia. The Ministry of Water and Energy affirmed that Ethiopia has registered remarkable progress in expanding access to clean drinking water across the nation.
The update comes as African leaders prepare for the 39th African Union Summit following the conclusion of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council held at the African Union headquarter in Addis Ababa.
The upcoming summit will convene under the theme “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” placing water and sanitation at the center of the continent’s long term development blueprint.
Motuma Mekassa, Advisor to the Minister of Water and Energy, said the continental focus reflects Ethiopia’s own achievements in expanding clean water services.
He noted that the AU agenda “perfectly aligns with Ethiopia’s development strides in water security and sanitation,” adding that it offers an important platform to accelerate future initiatives.
He further stressed that African countries must deepen cooperation to establish dependable water infrastructure that safeguards public health and supports sustainable development.
“Water security is fundamental to the wellbeing of our citizens and to the economic transformation of the continent,” he said.
Ethiopia’s efforts extend beyond domestic supply, he stated, adding that improvements in water access are also benefiting communities in neighboring areas, reinforcing regional integration and shared prosperity.
Motuma further stated that the AU theme is expected to stimulate new investment opportunities in water and sanitation systems across Africa.
He also emphasized that Ethiopia is continuing large scale infrastructure projects to maintain the momentum already achieved.
Highlighting the country’s broader development trajectory, he emphasized Ethiopia’s progress in clean water provision, integrated water management and renewable energy development offers lessons for other African nations.
While acknowledging that water resource development requires strong institutional capacity and sustained financing, the advisor reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with development partners to realize the ambitions of Agenda 2063.
The renewed continental focus on water security is widely seen as a decisive step toward improving livelihoods, strengthening resilience and driving inclusive growth throughout Africa.
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