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> [We are different from many African countries. We represent Africa as the gateway and will do everything to make African and Israeli relations mushroom.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/we-are-different-from-many-african-countries-we-represent-africa-as/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

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## More by Hailemariam Desalegn

> [Border security is not only related to resources competition.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/border-security-is-not-only-related-to-resources-competition/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [Security starts from home. You have to secure your own people so that those who are coming from outside also will be secured.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/security-starts-from-home-you-have-to-secure-your-own-people-so-that/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [The water bodies are reducing everywhere in the Rift Valley. It's not because the water has been used. It's because the rivers flowing to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/the-water-bodies-are-reducing-everywhere-in-the-rift-valley-it-s-not/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [We have Israel always in our hearts.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/we-have-israel-always-in-our-hearts/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [We put people at the centre of securing the country. You can't secure your country with only a security apparatus and missiles.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/we-put-people-at-the-centre-of-securing-the-country-you-can-t-secure/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [Ethiopia is an island of stability within the Horn of Africa, which is a troubled region.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/ethiopia-is-an-island-of-stability-within-the-horn-of-africa-which-is/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [As one of the leading troop-contributing countries, Ethiopia attaches great importance to strengthening the role of United Nations peacekeeping to address challenges to international…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/as-one-of-the-leading-troop-contributing-countries-ethiopia-attaches/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [We have never been colonized, because of our attitude... We have the confidence, the moral authority, and our people are also enough to tell…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/we-have-never-been-colonized-because-of-our-attitude-we-have-the/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [We are ready to be criticised by any journalists because we know we are not perfect.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/we-are-ready-to-be-criticised-by-any-journalists-because-we-know-we/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [We need ethical journalism. There is also capacity limitations in journalism.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/we-need-ethical-journalism-there-is-also-capacity-limitations-in/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [We are different from many African countries. We represent Africa as the gateway and will do everything to make African and Israeli relations mushroom.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/we-are-different-from-many-african-countries-we-represent-africa-as/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [There is tolerance within our community, Muslims and Christians living together in harmony. These traditional values we have should be enhanced.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/there-is-tolerance-within-our-community-muslims-and-christians-living/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [It should be underscored that our goal is not, and should not, be a crusade against the ICC but a solemn call for the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/it-should-be-underscored-that-our-goal-is-not-and-should-not-be-a/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

> [Free media is very essential for the democratic process and... development.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hailemariam-desalegn/free-media-is-very-essential-for-the-democratic-process-and/)

[Hailemariam Desalegn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hailemariam-desalegn/)

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