Abiy Ahmed Quotes

Abiy Ahmed is an Ethiopian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 2018 to 2022. He played a significant role in Ethiopian politics and initiated various reforms aimed at democratization, peace-building, and economic development. Ahmed's efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for his contributions to regional peace and reconciliation.

Our lifestyle is deeply communal, with extended families traditionally sharing the burdens and bounties of life together, eating meals from the same plate.

War is the epitome of hell for all involved. I kno... -Abiy Ahmed

War is the epitome of hell for all involved. I know because I have been there and back.

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This quote describes war as the ultimate representation of hellish conditions for everyone involved. It suggests that the speaker has firsthand experience of war and affirms the immense suffering, trauma, and devastation associated with armed conflicts.

Negative peace is possible as long as you have a s... -Abiy Ahmed

Negative peace is possible as long as you have a strong army.

Health is a worldwide public good. It requires glo... -Abiy Ahmed

Health is a worldwide public good. It requires global action guided by a sense of global solidarity.

I believed peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea was ... -Abiy Ahmed

I believed peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea was within reach.

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The quote expresses a personal belief or optimism regarding the possibility of attaining peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea, suggesting that it was seen as a feasible and achievable outcome. It reflects a hopeful perspective on the resolution of conflicts and the potential for peaceful relations between nations.

I have done so many great things compared to many leaders. But I didn't do 1 per cent of what I am dreaming.

Ethiopia has made steady progress in the provision of health services over the past two decades. But nothing has prepared us for threats posed by Covid-19.

Working hard on peace process is a very good thing... -Abiy Ahmed

Working hard on peace process is a very good thing for yourself, for your region, for your country.

I don't have any clue about the criteria, how the Nobel committee selects an individual for the prize.

Many Ethiopians see yesterday. I see tomorrow.

Covid-19 teaches us that we are all global citizens connected by a single virus that recognises none of our natural or man-made diversity: not the colour of our skin, nor our passports, or the gods we worship.

It takes a few to make war, but it takes a village... -Abiy Ahmed

It takes a few to make war, but it takes a village and a nation to build peace.

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This quote emphasizes that war can be initiated or carried out by a small group or a few individuals, but achieving sustainable peace requires collective efforts from an entire community or nation. It suggests that peace-building requires widespread participation and cooperation.

Well the message I have for everyone working on peace, is that bringing results on peace can be easily entrained passively.

I was a young soldier when war broke out between E... -Abiy Ahmed

I was a young soldier when war broke out between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Well, peace is a very expensive commodity in my co... -Abiy Ahmed

Well, peace is a very expensive commodity in my country, as well as in my region.

And if you can change Addis, definitely you can ch... -Abiy Ahmed

And if you can change Addis, definitely you can change Ethiopia.

If you give me $100bn now, I can't use it. There is not only money, there is talent and experience. That's why we need the private sector.

Abiy Ahmed Quotes

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