Abiy Says Ethiopia Can Match Türkiye’s Development Achievements

What changed

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia can reach development levels comparable to those he observed during a three-day visit to Türkiye for COP31. Speaking after visiting housing projects in Addis Ababa on November 13, he pointed to the quality, speed and scale of projects underway across Ethiopia as evidence that the country’s outlook has changed.

Why it matters

Abiy’s message is both a confidence statement and a demand for sustained work. He says Ethiopia’s transformation depends on determination, collective commitment, and the continued effort needed to turn promising projects into lasting national progress.

The comparison with Türkiye is aspirational, not proof that Ethiopia is already performing at the same level. No budgets, delivery dates, measurable targets or implementation outcomes were provided. For now, the practical test is whether the housing work and other projects he cited can keep moving at the speed and scale he highlighted.

Abiy also framed Ethiopia’s large population and natural beauty as assets. His argument is that these strengths can support a more ambitious future if they are matched by consistent execution.