In the opening segment of a comprehensive four-part interview reflecting on seven years of governance, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the indispensable role of a cohesive national identity as the cornerstone of Ethiopia’s foreign policy.
He asserted:
“The formulation of foreign policy demands a foundation of internal consensus. Engagement with the international community is not solely a matter of external dialogue – it necessitates unequivocal clarity and unity within.”
The Prime Minister further expounded that the projection of national strength on the global stage is intimately connected to internal unity.
This outlook reflects a deeply held conviction that Ethiopia’s diplomatic effectiveness and sovereign agency fundamentally depend on a shared and inclusive national ethos – one that seamlessly integrates the nation’s rich diversity within a unified political and cultural framework.