The Norwegian Nobel Committee considers him to be the one who contributed the most to the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize in the past year.
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“Keeping Alfred Nobel’s widow, the Norwegian Nobel Committee believes that Abi Ahmed is the person who contributed the most to the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize in the past year.” p>
Beijing time on October 11, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in recognition of his efforts for peace and international cooperation. In particular, his decisive measures to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea. The award was also “granted” to everyone who maintains peace and reconciliation in Ethiopia and East Africa and Northeast Africa.
When Abi Ahmed became prime minister in April 2018, he made it clear that he hoped to resume peace talks with Eritrea. In close cooperation with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, Abi Ahmed quickly formulated a peace agreement to end the stalemate between the two countries “no peace, no war.” Of course, peace comes not only from the efforts of one side. President Afwerki accepted the olive branch thrown by Prime Minister Abbey.
On July 9, 2018, Ethiopia and Eritrea issued a joint statement, which ended the 20-year conflict and normalized relations.
In Ethiopia, even though there are many roadblocks to be cleared on the road to peace, Abi Ahmed has taken a crucial step. In the first 100 days of his administration, he lifted the state’s state of emergency, pardoned thousands of political prisoners, stopped the ban on the media, legalized opposition groups, and dismissed military and political leaders suspected of corruption, focusing on strengthening women. The influence of political and community life in Ethiopia. He also promised to strengthen democracy by holding free and fair elections.
After advancing the peace process in Eritrea, Abi Ahmed is committed to resolving other peace and reconciliation issues in East Africa and Northeast Africa. September 2018Abi Ahmed and his government have contributed to the political friendship between Eritrea and Djibouti for many years. In addition, Abi Ahmed also tried to regulate the relationship between Kenya and Somalia, and the two countries have long-standing conflicts on the waters. In Sudan, the military commission and opposition leaders have returned to the negotiating table. On August 17, 2019, they issued a joint draft of the new constitution to ensure the transition to the civilian government, Abi Ahmed in the agreement The process played a key role.
Ethiopia is a multilingual and multi-ethnic country. Recently, ethnic riots have exploded. According to international observers, as many as 3 million Ethiopians have been displaced and there are as many as 1 million refugees from neighbouring countries. As Prime Minister, Abi Ahmed actively promotes reconciliation, solidarity and social justice. However, the problems are still emerging. Ethnic conflicts escalated and continued to ferment in recent weeks and months. Some people may say that the unrest has not subsided and the award is still too early. However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee believes that Abi Ahmed’s efforts should now be recognized and encouraged.
Ethiopia is Africa’s second most populous country and the largest economy in East Africa. “Keeping Alfred Nobel’s widow, the Norwegian Nobel Committee believes that Abi Ahmed is the one who contributed the most to the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize in the past year.”
Introduction of Winners
Abiy Ahmed Ali was born in 1976 and is now 43 years old. After the fall of Derg, he became a soldier of the Ethiopian Defence Force in 1993 and worked mainly in the intelligence and communications sector. The Ethiopian Information Network Security Agency (INSA) was established in 2007. In 2010, he left INSA and became a politician.
On April 2, 2018, Abi became the Ethiopian Prime Minister. From September 1st to 4th, 2018, he paid an official visit to China and attended the Beijing Summit of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum. On June 23, 2018, Abi participated in a popular gathering in the capital, Addis Ababa. The scene was attacked by an explosion, killing two people and injuring more than 100 people. Afterwards, Abi said in a speech: “For those who are trying to split us, I want to tell you that you have not succeeded.”
About the Nobel Peace Prize
According to Nobel’s widow, the Peace Prize should be awarded to “people who do their utmost to contribute to national unity and friendship, cancel or reduce the standing army, and make the greatest contribution or contribution to the organization and promotion of the Peace Conference”. The Nobel Peace Prize is not awarded in Sweden with four other awards, but in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The Peace Prize’s jury is a five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee whose members are appointed by the Norwegian Parliament..
The winner will receive a certificate, a gold medal and a bonus. The gold medal is on the front of Nobel’s head, with an inscription on the back, meaning “for the peace and friendship of mankind.” The Nobel Prize this year is worth 9 million Swedish kronor (about 6.5 million yuan).