Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has established a defense force equipped with modern technology and which makes the country and its people proud, Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed remarked. The minister briefed the media on the activities and successes of the defense force as well as future missions.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the minister highlighted the reform undertaken in the country’s security and defense institutions, including the defense force, emphasizing the military profession as a noble duty chosen by heroes who sacrifice their lives for the sovereignty and unity of the country. She acknowledged the global change in war tactics and stated that the Ethiopian National Defense Force has accordingly established a reliable force equipped with modern weapons to protect the country.
The force is organized under multinational unity to guard the nation’s sovereignty and is considered the last stronghold. Having passed through challenging situations and competently fulfilling its missions, the force has now evolved into a well-equipped and organized modern army.
Aisha further noted the establishment of armed forces, airforce, mechanized force, naval force, special force, and cyber force, all designed to prevent attacks against Ethiopia from any direction. The defense force has taken decisive actions against those attempting to destroy the constitutional order by force, consolidating peace and security within the country.
She also mentioned that law enforcement measures taken against extremist and terrorist groups have been successful in neutralizing threats, while operations continue to force these groups to surrender peacefully. The army, in collaboration with other law enforcement institutions, has played a crucial role in stabilizing areas impacted by unrest, ensuring the safe movement of people and goods.
The minister warned individuals and groups defaming the army on social media platforms to desist from such acts, as the army sacrifices its lives for the peace and sovereignty of the country. She revealed that Ethiopia’s historical adversaries are collaborating with traitors to derail the country’s development.
Aisha emphasized that those who govern through fear and drive their people into exile have no moral standing to criticize Ethiopia. She concluded by stating that Ethiopia is a nation of enduring peace and security, and efforts to strengthen and modernize the defense force will continue to be consolidated.