Deputy PM Demeke congratulates Ethiopians on 81st celebration of Patriots Victory Day

Addis Ababa, May 5, 2022 (FBC) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Demeke Mekonnen wish all Ethiopians a proud celebration of the 81 Patriots Victory Day. “It is a day worth remembering, for it heralds the triumph of freedom over oppression.”

“In celebrating the day, we pay tribute to our patriots who sacrificed their lives to protect the unity and sovereignty of our country,” he stated.

The patriots not only saved Ethiopia from the yoke of colonialism but also passed on the spirit of patriotism to the coming generations of Ethiopians, Demeke underlined.

“Armed with the spirits of our forefathers and foremothers, we should aim to overcome all the socio-economic challenges that our country is facing today. There is no doubt that we will resiliently push forward and pass a free, peaceful, and prosperous Ethiopia to our children.”