Abiy Ahmed Quotes

Abiy Ahmed

Profession : Politician

Birth : August 15, 1976

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

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

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Many Ethiopians see yesterday. I see tomorrow.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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I believed peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea was within reach.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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