ADDIS ABABA- Over its five-year existence, the Prosperity Party has achieved unprecedented milestones in Addis Ababa’s 150-year history, setting Ethiopia on a path toward food sovereignty and inclusivity, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said.
The Deputy Premier made this statement yesterday during the fifth anniversary celebration of the ruling Prosperity Party, held under the theme “Ideological Excellence for Holistic Prosperity.”
As part of the celebration, the party organized a photo exhibition in collaboration with the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA). In his opening remarks, Temesgen highlighted that the Prosperity Party has ignited hope by achieving significant development milestones in a short period.
“The volume and quality of development activities in Addis Ababa over the past years clearly demonstrate the party’s commitment. The Prosperity Party has introduced new thinking, eradicated poverty, worked toward food self-sufficiency, and ensured fair and inclusive benefits for people from all walks of life,” he stated.
The Deputy Premier also emphasized that the party has become a practical example of resilience by overcoming challenges and pledged that it will continue its efforts to preserve the nation’s history and advance prosperity.
To address Ethiopia’s longstanding challenges, the Prosperity Party has taken decisive actions, including establishing a National Dialogue Commission, formulating a transitional justice policy, and creating a Reconciliation Commission, Temesgen noted.
The Prosperity Party Deputy President, Adem Farah, reflected on the internal and external challenges faced over the past five years. Despite these obstacles, the party has turned challenges into triumphs by embracing a transformative, collective, and harmonious philosophy.
Adem also highlighted that the photo exhibition chronicled the party’s difficult journey, the pursuit of equality, and the drivers of reform over the past five years, while also projecting the party’s vision for the future.
The Prosperity Party’s leadership reaffirmed its commitment to building on these achievements and fostering Ethiopia’s holistic prosperity.
BY BETELHEM BEDLU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2024
