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Dr Abiy sworn in as Prime Minister of Ethiopia at a ceremony held at the House of People\u2019s Representative (HPR) today In his acceptance speech, the new Prime Minister said that the power transition is the beginning of a new political era in the country.<\/p>\n

The government needs to seize the opportunity to maintain the sustainability of the gains made in the past and make reform on sectors that need improvement, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTaking lessons from our mistakes, we should work to bring about political stability, build a better and united Ethiopia,\u201d the new Prime Minister said.<\/p>\n

He said efforts would be made to compensate the economic slowdown resulted from the political instability occurred in the country, even by working overtime.<\/p>\n

He further pledged to prioritise,\u00a0building democracy; enhancing unity in diversity; forging national consensus\u00a0fighting corruption, improving quality of education and maintaining the rule of law.<\/p>\n

He also expressed his readiness to work with Ethiopians abroad and political parties as well as resolve problems with the government of Eritrea.<\/p>\n

Ethiopia, a seat of several international and continental agencies, will continue to cement its foreign policy that was founded on mutual benefit and equality, he added.<\/p>\n

The new Prime Minister also thanked the outgoing Premier Hailemariam Desalegn for his decision to step down from his post to become part of a solution for the political instability occurred in the country and to be a model for others.<\/p>\n

Dr Abiy took office today as Prime Minister following an oath-taking ceremony. The outgoing Prime Minister Hailemariam and other senior officials welcomed upon his arrival office.<\/p>\n

Hailemariam wished success for the new Prime Minister and pledged to provide his unreserved support for him.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Dr Abiy on his part expressed gratitude for Hailemariam for his contribution.<\/p>\n

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