Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a strong message of confidence in the country's youth, describing the current generation as a primary source of national hope and possessing a unique intellectual capacity.

The Prime Ministers remarks, shared via the Office of the Prime Minister, specifically highlighted a perceived shift in the cognitive and analytical abilities of young Ethiopians compared to those who came before them.

"I see this generation in a new light. They give me hope. Many are exceptionally bright, and their level of understanding is markedly different from that of previous generations,"the Prime Minister stated.

The statement underscores a recurring theme in the Prime Minister's recent addresses regarding the "New Ethiopia."By focusing on the "exceptionally bright"nature of the youth, the PM is signaling a reliance on the current generation to drive the countrys technological and social transformation.