Ethiopia confirms its intention to achieve self -sufficiency in food

The Ethiopian government has confirmed its firm intention to achieve self -sufficiency in food, in order to refute the stereotype of Africa as a continent based on aid..

The government said in a press statement issued today by the Ethiopian Prime Minister’s office, that the past six years have witnessed the application of bold policies aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, not only to achieve food security, but also to ensure dependence on self -production in the long run.

The Ethiopian government expressed regret over some external attempts to undermine national progress and distort development efforts, especially in the agricultural sector.

She emphasized that the design of the various ministries, in addition to the design of the Ethiopian farmers who work hard to preserve their dignity, remains unusual, stressing that food security is not just a political goal, but an existential necessity for the nation and the people.

The statement pointed out that Ethiopia has made wheat production an essential pillar on its journey towards self -sufficiency, noting that by expanding the scope of irrigated agriculture, using the types of improved seeds, and adopting modern agricultural technologies, the country was able to increase the wheat crop and surplus surplus significantly.

The government emphasized that this strategic focus on Ethiopia from a country importing wheat to a self -sufficient product confirms the success of its policies, programs and agricultural initiatives..

The statement concluded by calling on the international community to support Ethiopia’s efforts in achieving self -sufficiency in food, stressing that this achievement will have a great positive impact on stability and development in the region.