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Ethiopia National Day Special Strong Growth Continues for African Success Story Ethiopia National Day Special Strong growth continues for African success story CHAM UGALA URIAT tion was put into place that provided a fed- roads and railway networks to facilitate invest in our country. AMBASSADOR OF ETHIOPIA eral system of government that recognized business and trade within the country, as In this connection, I would like to use the rights of all nations, nationalities and well as with its neighbors. this opportunity to extend my thanks and On behalf of the peoples of the country. The government Ethiopia treasures the long-standing appreciation to the friendly people and people and govern- of Ethiopia followed an inward-looking relations it has with the people and gov- government of Japan for being partners ment of the Federal policy of identifying our internal vulner- ernment of Japan. Japan has been a friend and friends to Ethiopia throughout the Democratic Repub- abilities and embarked upon the task of and a development partner to Ethiopia years. lic of Ethiopia and lifting its citizens out of abject poverty throughout their diplomatic history. It has Finally, on this happy occasion, I wish to myself, I would and introducing reforms that were aimed been consistent and reliable in providing reiterate my government’s readiness to fur- like to extend my toward that end. support for our developmental endeavors ther bolster our bilateral cooperation with humble wishes for We have been living a success story ever in line with our policy priorities. Japan for the benefit of our two countries. the good health and since. In fact, Ethiopia has been named one Japan has also been working together happiness, as well of the African ‘’economic miracles’’ for reg- with Ethiopia and countries in our region This content was compiled in collaboration as the continued success and prosperity, of istering one of the fastest rates of economic to tackle regional, continental and interna- with the embassy. The views expressed Japan and its people. growth for the past decade-and-a-half. Our tional issues of peace and security. here do not necessarily reflect those of the Ethiopia celebrates its National Day on economy has been growing at an aver- The people-to-people interactions newspaper. May 28. This day marks the overthrow of age of 11 percent for the past 15 years, the between our two countries have also a military dictatorship and the end of a poverty rate fell from 44 percent in 2000 to grown from time to time. Many Japanese 17-year-long internal war in Ethiopia. On around 21 percent in 2017, the life expec- are now aware that Ethiopia is the birth- May 28, 1991, rebel groups that formed the tancy of Ethiopians increased from 47 to place of coffee, the origin of humanity and incumbent ruling party won over the Derg 64 years and per capita income is almost a melting pot of culture that has more than regime and took over the capital of Ethio- eight times greater than it was 27 years ago. 80 ethnic groups with fascinating cultures pia, Addis Ababa. Ethiopia is one of the most equal countries and ways of life, among many other things. Ethiopia’s national day, however, is not in the world and has remained so during As a result, we are witnessing that the num- only the celebration of an end of a regime. these periods of rapid economic develop- ber of Japanese tourists and journalists The fall of the oppressive regime through ment due to the pro-poor policy imple- visiting Ethiopia is significantly increasing. a bitter struggle of Ethiopians heralded a mented by the government. Furthermore, thanks to the government of new dawn of hope that ushered in a new Indeed, any observer who has visited Japan, the number of Ethiopian students era of peace, democracy and develop- the country over the years would attest to who are doing their master’s and Ph.D. ment. We also celebrate our national day the fact that the country has transformed studies in Japan is also increasing. Our stu- in remembrance of the Ethiopian heroes tremendously. dents, apart from their academic studies, and heroines who we have lost as they Moreover, with the vision of becoming a are using this great opportunity to learn struggled to bring about democracy, peace lower-middle-income country and devel- the language, culture and values of Japan. and justice for all nations, nationalities oping into a regional hub of manufacturing In addition, we are very grateful that and peoples of Ethiopia. Their struggle has by 2025, our country is building massive many investors, including Japanese com- come to fruition. industrial zones, attracting many investors panies, are choosing Ethiopia as their Various transformative changes have from around the world. It has also invested investment destination, and we are com- Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen Top: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (left), who was sworn into parliament in April, been introduced following the fall of the massively in power generation and con- mitted to doing our very best to provide shakes hands with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stands with former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn. Above: Ahmed visits the Grand dictatorial regime. A democratic constitu- nectivity, building vital infrastructure, incentives to those who have chosen to on June 12, 2017. EMBASSY OF ETHIOPIA Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on May 1. EMBASSY OF ETHIOPIA Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations to the People of to the People of the Federal Democratic to the People of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the 27th Anniversary of Republic of Ethiopia on the 27th Anniversary Their National Day Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. EMBASSY OF ETHIOPIA on the 27th Anniversary of Their National Day We support the Ethiopian coffee industry through BROOK’S coffee concern. of Their National Day Metals/ Global Production Parts & Logistics/ Automotive/ Machinery, Energy & Project/ Chemicals & Electronics/Food & Agribusiness/ Consumer Products & Services Head Office : 4-9-8, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 81-52-584-5000 Tokyo Head Office : 2-3-13, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 81-3-4306-5000 Importer, Roaster and Seller of Ethiopian coffee THE MOTOR & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF ETHIOPIA (MOENCO) BROOK’S CO., LTD. (Official Authorized Toyota Distributor in Ethiopia) P.O. Box 5727, Bole Sub-City Kebele 03, House No. 2441, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 4-54-6 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama 225-8539 TEL: 251-11-6613688 FAX: 251-11-6611766 Web site: http://www.moencoethiopia.com/ PAGE: 7.
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