Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed that robust security and intelligence institutions have been reinforced to protect the sovereignty and unity of the country from any force.

According to Ethiopian News Agency, in an exclusive interview with ETV, the Prime Minister noted that challenges and threats can be turned into results by unleashing man’s inner potentials. Recalling the numerous challenges faced by the security and intelligence institutions before the reform, Prime Minister Abiy stated that following the measures taken by the government, the sector has registered impressive results.

Prime Minister Abiy emphasized that the capabilities of security institutions have been reinforced through reform implementation, with the current capability being incomparable to the pre-reform period. With respect to the intelligence sector, Ethiopia has enhanced its capabilities to effectively prevent and preempt cyberattacks, Abiy added.

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the nation can fully defend its sovereignty from any force. Citing the conflict, locust infestations, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other attendant challenges that the nation had encountered, he noted that these challenges were turned into valuable opportunities.

Abiy highlighted the initiative taken during the COVID-19 pandemic to promote the cultivation of food crops more than twice a year, leading to a significant boost in agricultural productivity. He also recalled the travel restrictions the pandemic posed on Ethiopian Airlines, which prompted the airline to recalibrate its operations and adapt to the evolving global demand for air cargo services.

Prime Minister Abiy concluded by noting that the government succeeded in turning challenges into opportunities, ultimately benefiting the country.