{"id":1378,"date":"2025-08-25T13:25:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T13:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/?p=1378"},"modified":"2025-08-25T13:25:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T13:25:09","slug":"prime-minister-abiy-ahmed-declares-the-grand-ethiopian-renaissance-dam-gerd-a-symbol-of-sacrifice-and-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/2025\/08\/25\/prime-minister-abiy-ahmed-declares-the-grand-ethiopian-renaissance-dam-gerd-a-symbol-of-sacrifice-and-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Declares the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) a Symbol of Sacrifice and Renewal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>August 25, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially characterized the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a enduring emblem of national renewal. In a symbolic statement, he highlighted that Ethiopia\u2019s transformation is rooted in sacrifice and resilience, stating, \u201cA drop of blood, a drop of sweat, a drop of tears, and a drop of water.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the dam now completed and scheduled for inauguration in September, it stands as a monumental symbol of the collective efforts of the Ethiopian people across generations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prime Minister emphasized that GERD transcends mere infrastructure; it embodies unity, perseverance, and marks the beginning of a new era of renewal for Ethiopia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-12-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-12-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-12-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-12-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-12-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-12.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-13-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-13-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-13-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-13-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/image-13.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 25, 2025 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially characterized the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a enduring emblem of national renewal. 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