Ethiopian Ambassador commends Ghana for democratic maturity
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“The people and government of Ethiopia will continue to derive considerable inspiration, from Ghana's democratic achievement,” Mrs Ababulgu said in Accra on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the overthrow of the Dergue Military Regime and the establishment of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Mrs Ababulgu expressed Ethiopia's desire to work and learn from Ghana, adding: "The mutual understanding at the highest level of leadership should be translated into concrete cooperation among business peoples."
She said through the establishment of the new political order, Ethiopia had directed its focus on peace.
Mrs Ababulgu said the recent peaceful transition of leadership following the passing away of the Prime Minister Meles Zenawi proved the maturity of the government.
She added that the civility which the people demonstrated during the funeral and consequent events had clearly demonstrated that Ethiopians had come very far in upholding the democratic dispensation.
Mrs Ababulgu said the policies and strategies set by Prime Minister Meles had helped stabilise the country and placed it on the economic growth path and he would be remembered for his exceptional leadership.
She explained that under the leadership of Meles, Ethiopia registered a double-digit economic growth for the last 10 years.
“The economy is now one of the top 10 fastest growing economies in the world,” she said.
Mrs Ababulgu said Ethiopia had contributed to peace and security in the region.
The country had worked tirelessly for peace in Somalia, Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi and Liberia through the deployment of Ethiopian peacekeepers to these nations.
As the African Union celebrates its Golden Jubilee, she urged the leaders to be united and committed to the ideals of the Union for peaceful existence.
Ms Sherry Ayittey, Minister of Health, congratulated Ethiopia on its anniversary and expressed government’s desire to work assiduously to advance the economic growth of the country.
She said both countries had good relations and played significant roles in the course of African unity since its establishment in 1963.
Source: GNA