Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Extends Message of Unity on Timket Celebration
January 10, 2018
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) delivered a heartfelt message to the nation during the celebration of Timket, the Epiphany of Jesus Christ, emphasizing reconciliation, renewal, and Ethiopia’s economic growing strength.
Timket, one of the most significant Christian holidays in Ethiopia, symbolizes revelation, reconciliation, and rebirth. The Prime Minister reflected on the biblical meaning of the baptism of Christ, noting that while humanity was separated from God through sin, reconciliation was achieved through Christ’s sacrifice. “The solution to sin is forgiveness, and the cure for sin is reconciliation,” he said, urging all Ethiopians to embrace dialogue and unity in overcoming divisions.
Prime Minister Abiy drew parallels between the spiritual reconciliation of mankind and Ethiopia’s ongoing national dialogue. He highlighted the work of the National Dialogie Commission over the past three years, where citizens and stakeholders have engaged in dialogue to resolve long-standing differences. “Our contradictions will be resolved in a sustainable way through consultations,” he affirmed.
The Prime Minister also linked the symbolism of baptism to Ethiopia’s current transformation. He described the country’s agricultural, mineral, tourism, technological, diplomatic, and manufacturing potential as being “Revealed” to the world. “The era of Ethiopia’s revelation has come,” declared, stressing that Ethiopia’s resources and capabilities are now feeding its people, accelerating growth, and strengthening its global influence.
Prime Minister Abiy Abiy urged Ethiopians to continue building unity and resilience by calling Timket a moment of reflection, “This era is undoubtedly the era of Ethiopia. Those who walk with the truth of Ethiopia will walk from strength to high strength,” he said, adding that the nation is welcoming partners from abroad who recognize its progress.
The Prime Minister concluded by congratulating citizens on the feast of the Baptism of Jesus Christ, describing it as a celebration that reveals Ethiopia’s faith, culture, language, music, and national unity.
