April 17, 2025
The National Security Council (NSC) conducted a comprehensive assessment during its meeting on Wednesday (April 9). Presided over by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the council addressed the complex national, regional, and global dynamics impacting Ethiopia and provided directions.
In its statement released following the conclusion of the meeting, the council emphasized Ethiopia’s promising journey toward prosperity, which involves addressing longstanding political, economic, social, and diplomatic fractures through government reforms and initiatives. It also stated that these efforts have begun to yield positive results, including increasing significance of the country in international forums and achievements in safeguarding national interests.
During the meeting, it was underscored that the ongoing political and economic reforms, along with the people’s determination to resist cooperation with perpetrators and government’s commitment to peacefully resolving conflicts, significantly contribute to national peace.
The NSC acknowledged the positive results achieved in the Tigray region, where infrastructure has been restored and government services facilitating economic and social activities have resumed following the Pretoria Peace Agreement. In addition, it highlighted that the situation in the Amhara and Oromia regions has shown progress due to government’s efforts to enhance law enforcement and encourage peaceful conflict resolution.
The council observed that there are issues requiring particular attention regarding the current situation in the Horn of Africa region, the global political and economic dynamics, and the level of prosperity that Ethiopia intended to reach. There was a clear assessment of certain factions that pose threats to national stability through force, illegal trade, and destabilizing propaganda. It also identified these actors as counterproductive to diplomatic efforts, hindering government work and promoting public discontent through misinformation.
In addition to national security issues, the NSC also conducted a thorough assessment of the impacts of regional and global dynamics, including the effects of global economic situations and tensions, illicit activities, current destabilization of international trade routes, increasing cyber-attacks, and the establishment of new international alliances.
Noting that political maturity, economic growth, and social stability enhance a country’s peace and security situation, the Council highlighted the need for a united effort among relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of national reform plans and the continued execution of ongoing development initiatives. It also stressed the importance of implementing all mechanisms, including traditional practices, to enhance ongoing efforts to peacefully resolve conflicts in various parts of the country.
The importance of supporting the parties that prefer peaceful methods and strengthening law enforcement against those who resort to violence was noted during the meeting. The NSC urged consolidated efforts from relevant federal and regional bodies to effectively implement the directions provided by the council in this regard.
Acknowledging Ethiopia’s expanding global influence gained through its diplomatic efforts, the council stressed that maintaining this momentum and advocating for Ethiopia’s rights, including access to the sea through peaceful, diplomatic, and legal channels, are crucial.
The National Security Council underscored that Ethiopia’s strong commitment to the stability of the Horn of Africa significantly contributes to maintaining sustainable peace and development in the region, emphasizing the right path that Ethiopia needs to follow to enhance its regional role.
On the occasion, the council expressed its gratitude to the international community for its contributions in supporting Ethiopia’s peace and development initiatives and for recognizing the progress being realized. It also urged the international community to continue providing consolidated and comprehensive support to Ethiopia, given its significant role in maintaining regional and global peace and security.
The National Security Council concluded its statement by asserting that Ethiopia’s prosperity is inevitable and reaffirming its readiness to ensure peace, security, and stability in the country.