Day: June 25, 2024

Addis Ababa: Agriculture Minister Girma Amente stated that by continuing the success registered in the agricultural sector, emphasis is being placed on getting rid of aid dependency.

Ethiopia has abundant resources across all its corners and various sectors, he noted.

“Our inability to translate these blessings into tangible development has, however, kept us from progress and be dependent on aid,” the minster noted.

According to him, we have to develop the blessings we have and move from efficiency to productivity.

Girma explained that the ongoing national reform prioritizes various works, especially in agriculture sector, with the view to positioning Ethiopia as a symbol of prosperity.

In this regard, many gains have been registered in the sector, laying the foundation for tackling dependence in agriculture.

The minister further stated that the initiatives implemented in recent years have demonstrated that Ethiopia can ensure its food sovereignty with its potential natural resources and other capabilit
ies.

He emphasized the potential for Ethiopia’s abundant resources to drive the nation from poverty to productivity, and stressed the importance of collaboration in achieving this goal.

Efforts to increase productivity across all sectors, aiming to eliminate dependency and achieve national goals have been intensified, according to Girma.

The minister concluded by calling for a shift in mindset, emphasizing that ensuring food security at the family level and ending dependency are the hallmarks of true patriotism in these times.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa: Currency Exchange Fund (TCX) Senior Vice President, Isabelle Lessedjina, has commended Ethiopian Airlines as one of the premier airlines in the world.

The senior vice president, who frequently travels with Ethiopian Airlines, told the Ethiopian News Agency that Ethiopian Airlines provides the best connectivity within Africa and for the rest of the world.

The senior leader in the TCX that is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, said that she consistently chooses Ethiopian Airlines for her travels.

She praised the airline for its exceptional service, extensive connectivity, and commitment to excellence, highlighting it as a standout example in the aviation industry.

“It is always a pleasure to see a company that represents the epitome of best practices and demonstrates what Africa can achieve when it excels,” the senior vice president added.

According to her, the airline is one of the best in the world and it is clearly not just an African champion but a global one.

”We hope that there will be a
nother champion in sectors like Ethiopian Airlines that can showcase the greatness of our continent,” she said.

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, has recently won the Best Entertainment in Africa Award and Best Wi-Fi in Africa for another consecutive year at the APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024.

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) prestigious regional awards are voted by millions of global passengers to honor airlines from Africa, Europe, North and South America, and the Middle East for exceptional passenger experiences in Cabin Service, Entertainment, Food and Beverage, Seat Comfort, and Wi-Fi.

Ethiopian Airlines has previously received numerous prestigious industry awards from Business Traveler Awards to APEX and to SKYTRAX, the latter for six years in a row, it was learned.

In its seventy-eight years of successful operations, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivaled in efficiency and operational success.

Ethiopian commands the lion’s sh
are of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency