Addis Ababa: Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has urged all Ethiopian to work hard in unison in order to ensure the nation's sovereignty in all circumstances. Since the reforms, the thirteenth Month of Pagume, which commemorates Ethiopia's transitional period, has been observed nationally under a variety of themes. Today, Pagume 3 (September 8, 2024) is being commemorated as a 'Sovereignty Day', nationwide to highlight the importance of national sovereignty in all spheres of the country. A panel discussion and exhibition were organized at the Addis Ababa Science Museum to commemorate the day. On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said celebrating the sovereignty day especially for us, Ethiopians, who won't negotiate on the sovereignty of the country, has particular significance. The Deputy PM also highlighted the importance of ensuring all round sovereignty as it is maintained by sacrifices. He stressed the importance of great strive to ensure economic, technological, knowledge a nd budget independence. Since independence cannot coexist with aid reliance, a proud past cannot coexist with backwardness, the Deputy PM urged all Ethiopians to unite in order to safeguard Ethiopia's whole sovereignty. Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Taye Atskeselassie for his part stated that the nation-building process's foundation demonstrates the country's centuries-long freedom and national sovereignty. All Africans have been proud of this Ethiopia's historical blessing; the minister added indicating that victory of Adwa is one of the major manifestations of Ethiopia's sovereignty. Ethiopian National Disaster Risk Management Commission Commissioner, ambassador Shiferaw Teklemariam said that ensuring food sovereignty is one of the pillars that determine the full independence of any nation. He stressed the need to intensify the efforts being underway to enhance agricultural productivity in order to realize food sovereignty of the country. Lieutenant General Alemshet Degife, Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, stated that Ethiopia's sovereign map is the one marked by the blood and bones of the military. National Intelligence and Security Service Director General, Ambassador Redwan Hussein for his part stressed the need to further expedite the successful efforts being underway with the objective of ensuring the economic sovereignty of Ethiopia in order to free the nation from aid dependency. Source: Ethiopian News Agency