Sweet fruits of perseverance!

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The name Ethiopia is once again in the global spotlight as the country secures second rank at the 18th World Athletics Championship by securing four gold medals. Ethiopia is also ranked 1st in Africa in the Oregon athletics championship. Unlike naysayers’ speculations of disintegration almost a year ago, Ethiopia and Ethiopians have proven their unity and hard work in the midst of challenges of unprecedented scale.

What a marvelous coincidence! Ethiopia is welcoming Foreign Minister of a great and world influential country—Russia. Ethiopia’s all-whether friends including Russia have stood by its side when an organized attack has been waged against former. Our friends everywhere understand the fact that unjust treatment stiffens our resolve than breaking us.

Receiving Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, a prestigious guest, portrays the country’s diplomatic success after almost a year-long struggle not to be dismantled by its historical foes and betrayals inside at that ever trying period. There was an unforgettable deed Russia did for Ethiopia in helping it resist multidimensional sanctions, indeed. This move has left an eternal mark of adore in the hearts of all Ethiopians.

Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov’s Ethiopia’s visit is also the living testimony for Ethiopia’s diplomatic success disproving some western country’s conspiracy and their marching towards weakening it. For instance, some eight months ago, some western countries forced their citizens residing in embassies’ chanceries to leave Ethiopia as the peace and serenity in the country is under question mark. That was one of the mechanisms the anti-Ethiopia forces were employing to make the country a failed state.

However, the conspiracy and the ill-intended deed they did turn upside down and Ethiopia has continued registering stunning and doable victories in the world arena. No matter how devastating and daunting the situation may be, Ethiopia and Ethiopians have continued being triumphant over their enemies.

Yes, Ethiopia’s diplomatic move is bearing fruits. For instance, Mr. Lavrov’s official visit is believed to help the two countries discuss the longstanding and historical relationship between them. Such a lucrative close talks based on mutual understanding and win-win fashion is of significantly useful in achieving their respective targets with regard to a number of areas demanding high level diplomatic firmness for Russia is firmly committed to comply with the principle ‘African solutions to African problems.’ This approach must be solidified than ever before as it is extraordinarily different from landlord tenant logic imposed by those who would love to apply obsolete colonial approach.

It is already said that the development of a wide-ranging association of Russia with African countries can be regarded as one of the priorities of its foreign policy as they are open to further expand mutually beneficial ties with Africa in general and with this preferable east African state in particular.

The second but equally important scenario that gets Ethiopia bedecked with victory is the 18th World Athletics Championship. A year ago, the world’s giant media were reporting that Ethiopia was a failed state. They taint the country badly as everything had come to a collapse. But we Ethiopians were telling the world that all those things had been lies. Tribute to Ethiopians home and abroad; thanks to the great leadership of the reform government and to our all-whether friends, Ethiopia’s unity is conspicuously seen with its flags has been raised high.

As learnt from the 18th World Athletics Championship, of course, if Ethiopians move in unison and consolidate their unity, they could prettily overcome all the challenges imposed on their country and against their unity. Ethiopia’s double victory in terms of diplomacy and sports arena will keep on prevailing so long as its citizens unite and its doors are open for healthy discretion.

The July 26/2022

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