Joint opening session of the two houses underway

Addis Ababa, October 7, 2024 (FBC) – The joint opening session of the FDR Ethiopia House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) and the House of Federation (HoF) for the 2024/25 fiscal year will be held later today in the presence of the outgoing President of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

During the joint opening session, Ambassador Taye Atske-Sellasie has been elected and sworn in as the new President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Accordingly, the newly elected president, Taye Atske-Selassie is currently, presenting the federal government’s annual plan for the current fiscal year, followed by further deliberations among MPs.

The session is being attended by ambassadors from various countries, representatives of multilateral institutions, religious leaders, renowned personalities, leaders of opposition political parties, and other invited guests.

The event is expected to be a significant event, with the presence of various dignitaries and guests, and will be a platform for the MPs to discuss and deliberate on the annual plan presented by the President.

The joint opening session marks the beginning of the fourth year of the tenure of both houses and is expected to be a productive and impactful event for the nation.