(Thursday, 19 April 2012, ERTA)-- (Habib
Mohammed) Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said building the capacity of the
national defense force emanates from the country’s firm desire for
peace and development.
He said missions of defending the nation from anti-peace forces have been successfully accomplished. The national air force on Thursday graduated 39 pilots and 201 technicians; the biggest in its history. Chief of staff of the national defense force, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi handed over awards to outstanding graduates.
In his remarks, Meles said ensuring peace and stability is indispensable in order to sustain the growth registered so far. To this end, a range of activities aimed at safeguarding the nation’s development from anti-peace elements have been underway.
“Activities
aimed at building the capacity of our defense force will continue as
the intention emanates from the nation’s firm desire for peace and
development,” Meles said. “To
this end trainings would continue in a more strengthened manner to
produce disciplined military personnel who would undertake their mission
with courage.”
Efforts are being exerted in building the capacity of the air force that has huge responsibility. “Our
air force uses state of the art fighter airplanes and needs to be
strengthened to meet the ever growing standards in the sector,” the
Premier said.
“We
have been doing everything possible to equip our air force to enable it
produce qualified human power that would properly shoulder its
responsibilities.” Commander
in chief of the national air force, major general Mola Hailemariam for
his part said the air force is engaged in producing highly qualified
human power.
Source: ERTA
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