“We have Israel always in our hearts.” — Hailemariam Desalegn

Security starts from home. You have to secure your own people so that those who are coming from outside also will be secured.

Ethiopia is an island of stability within the Horn of Africa, which is a troubled region.

We put people at the centre of securing the country. You can't secure your country with only a security apparatus and missiles.

We are ready to be criticised by any journalists because we know we are not perfect.