Ethiopia is actively redefining its global posture, transitioning from a passive recipient of foreign diplomatic initiatives into a proactive and influential decision-maker on the world stage. Outlining this strategic direction during a joint session of the House of Peoples' Representatives and the House of Federation, President Taye Atske-Selassie detailed the administration's blueprint for the fiscal year while also congratulating Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his reappointment.

Highlighting the nation's steady growth trajectory over the past seven years, the president announced an ambitious economic target of achieving a 10.1 percent GDP growth rate. To complement this economic expansion, the administration plans to implement targeted measures designed to curb inflation down to single digits, alongside other key economic interventions.

Addressing the nation's sovereign aspirations and foreign policy, President Taye reaffirmed Ethiopia’s steadfast commitment to securing reliable, direct access to the sea. He emphasized that this vital objective will be pursued entirely through peaceful, diplomatic, and mutually beneficial channels with neighboring nations.

To ensure these sweeping national visions translate into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens, the president urged parliamentarians to treat their mandates as a sacred public trust. He called upon members of the house to serve the public with unyielding integrity, diligence, wisdom, and transparency, stressing that all leaders must prioritize the broader national interest over narrow, divisive, or violent narratives.