Our story is a silent revolution”: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister at G20 summitt

“Our story is a silent revolution”: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister calls for new growth at the G20 summit Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressed the G20 summit in Johannesburg with a message of humility, hope, and a call for bold change. In his speech, he emphasized Ethiopia’s ongoing reform and resilience process, highlighting the country’s profound transformations in finance, trade, and renewable energy, as well as its successes in attracting private investment and promoting financial inclusion. Speaking about the importance of genuine partnerships for investment, innovation, and shared prosperity, Abiy called for an ambitious “Africa 2.0 Pact” to accelerate economic transformation and prosperity across the continent. His message expressed optimism regarding Africa’s economic rise, while also acknowledging the challenges and appealing to the G20 to support the continent’s sustainable development with ambition and cooperation. He described Ethiopia's and Africa's path to the future as one marked by humility and hope, anchored in substantial reforms with a bold vision for the future. Here is the core message of his vision: A journey that is not yet complete: Rooted in an ancient civilization and possessing great resilience, Ethiopia is shaping its future through Medemer – a philosophy of unity, synergy, and shared progress. A quiet revolution underway: As he put it, "Our story is a quiet revolution of courageous action that is redefining what is possible." Cities are becoming innovative, agriculture is being modernized, and young entrepreneurs are creating new opportunities. Inclusivity as efficiency: Abiy emphasized that empowering every individual farmer, innovator, and entrepreneur strengthens the entire economy. Transforming challenges into transformation: From drought to conflict, Ethiopia is responding with renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and climate-friendly agriculture. Three global priorities that Ethiopia is proposing to the G20: Debt reduction: Ensuring that debt relief translates into real investment – ​​“educated children, modern hospitals, and resilient infrastructure.” Climate: With 48 billion seedlings planted, Ethiopia is calling for the expansion of ecological restoration through debt-for-climate swaps and green value chains. Energy and digital transformation: From the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam to a nationwide digital public infrastructure by 2030, Ethiopia is pursuing a vision of a connected, renewable, and climate-neutral future for Africa. Abiy concluded with a powerful appeal: “We should not only look at GDP, but also at societies’ capacity to resist and adapt, because that is ultimately the foundation for sustainable development. Ethiopia, with its roots in Medemer, is ready to contribute to this shared global path.” @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMrXAGo0BUE @https://www.presseportal.de/pm/153146/4837045 @https://www.fanamc.com/english/pm-abiy-ahmed-and-south-africas-president-cyril-ramaphosa-discuss-africas-priorities-ahead-of-g20-summit/ @https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161711