{"id":2132,"date":"2026-01-18T13:22:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T13:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/?p=2132"},"modified":"2026-01-18T13:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T13:34:10","slug":"prime-minister-abiy-ahmed-extends-message-of-unity-on-timket-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/2026\/01\/18\/prime-minister-abiy-ahmed-extends-message-of-unity-on-timket-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Extends Message of Unity on Timket Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>January 10, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s economic growing strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s sacrifice. \u201cThe solution to sin is forgiveness, and the cure for sin is reconciliation,\u201d he said, urging all Ethiopians to embrace dialogue and unity in overcoming divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Abiy drew parallels between the spiritual reconciliation of mankind and Ethiopia\u2019s 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. \u201cOur contradictions will be resolved in a sustainable way through consultations,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prime Minister also linked the symbolism of baptism to Ethiopia\u2019s current transformation. He described the country\u2019s agricultural, mineral, tourism, technological, diplomatic, and manufacturing potential as being \u201cRevealed\u201d to the world. \u201cThe era of Ethiopia\u2019s revelation has come,\u201d declared, stressing that Ethiopia\u2019s resources and capabilities are now feeding its people, accelerating growth, and strengthening its global influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Abiy Abiy urged Ethiopians to continue building unity and resilience by calling Timket a moment of reflection, \u201cThis era is undoubtedly the era of Ethiopia. Those who walk with the truth of Ethiopia will walk from strength to high strength,\u201d he said, adding that the nation is welcoming partners from abroad who recognize its progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prime Minister concluded by congratulating citizens on the feast of the Baptism of Jesus Christ, describing it as a celebration that reveals Ethiopia\u2019s faith, culture, language, music, and national unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Timeket.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2138\" style=\"width:787px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Timeket.jpg 673w, https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Timeket-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s economic growing strength. 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