Africa-Press – Ethiopia. With dwindling geopolitical passivity and elevation of Ethiopia’s diplomatic stature, the security institutions have acquired proven capabilities to defend the sovereignty of the country, uphold peace and security as well as safeguard the path of the country to prosperity, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored.
The Prime Minister remarked on the conclusion of discussion conducted with leaders of the country’s security institutions.
On his social media post today, the Prime Minister emphasized that the central mission of Ethiopia’s security institutions is to consolidate peace across the nation.
The Prime Minister stressed on need to strengthen crime prevention and control particularly in combating subversion, rural and urban banditry, contraband, corruption, human trafficking, and illicit financial flows.
The free and safe movement of people and goods is vital for prosperity, making it essential to curb robberies, kidnapings, and other criminal activities based coordination and on study, he stated.
In this regard, security forces were urged to work closely with communities to prevent criminal activities and bring perpetrators to justice, he said.
PM Abiy further emphasized the importance of protecting key infrastructure, mining sites, industries, residential areas, and public utilities to ensure uninterrupted services and economic activity.
Communities are also supporting security operations with intelligence and logistical assistance.
The Prime Minister warned of the growing threat posed by individuals using social media to incite terrorism and disrupt Ethiopia’s progress.
It was indicated that strengthening cyber monitoring, use of technology defenses, and legal measures to curb the crime.
Examining the country’s security institutions, Abiy said that the security institutions are capable of protecting Ethiopia’s sovereignty, national interests, and constitutional order.
He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building modern security institutions rooted in constitutional values and directed continued efforts to enhance readiness against both internal and external threats.
As Ethiopia strengthens its regional role, the Prime Minister said security institutions are well-positioned to safeguard sovereignty, peace, and prosperity.
He concluded by reiterating that the central mission of Ethiopia’s security institutions is to consolidate peace, ensuring stability as the foundation for national development.
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