Abiy Ahmed

War is the epitome of hell for all involved. I know because I have been there and back.

— Abiy Ahmed

Well, peace is a very expensive commodity in my country, as well as in my region.

— Abiy Ahmed

And if you can change Addis, definitely you can change Ethiopia.

— Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia has made steady progress in the provision of health services over the past two decades. But nothing has prepared us for…

— Abiy Ahmed

I have done so many great things compared to many leaders. But I didn't do 1 per cent of what I am dreaming.

— Abiy Ahmed

Negative peace is possible as long as you have a strong army.

— Abiy Ahmed

Covid-19 teaches us that we are all global citizens connected by a single virus that recognises none of our natural or man-made…

— Abiy Ahmed

I was a young soldier when war broke out between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

— Abiy Ahmed

Working hard on peace process is a very good thing for yourself, for your region, for your country.

— Abiy Ahmed

I believed peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea was within reach.

— Abiy Ahmed

Health is a worldwide public good. It requires global action guided by a sense of global solidarity.

— Abiy Ahmed

Well the message I have for everyone working on peace, is that bringing results on peace can be easily entrained passively.

— Abiy Ahmed

If you give me $100bn now, I can't use it. There is not only money, there is talent and experience. That's why…

— Abiy Ahmed

It takes a few to make war, but it takes a village and a nation to build peace.

— Abiy Ahmed

Many Ethiopians see yesterday. I see tomorrow.

— Abiy Ahmed

Our lifestyle is deeply communal, with extended families traditionally sharing the burdens and bounties of life together, eating meals from the same…

— Abiy Ahmed

I don't have any clue about the criteria, how the Nobel committee selects an individual for the prize.

— Abiy Ahmed