The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa, hosted a brand new year-2025 commemoration programme on the Chancery premises on 01 January 2025, bringing collectively the devoted employees of the Embassy and their households in a heartfelt tribute to the daybreak of the brand new 12 months.
The ceremonial proceedings commenced with the hoisting of the nationwide flag of Sri Lanka by the Head of Mission adopted by the rendering of the nationwide anthem, a stirring reminder of the shared identification and values of the motherland.
Consequently, the gathering noticed a two-minute silence to honour the valiant souls who’ve sacrificed their lives for the liberty, territorial integrity and safeguarding of the nation. The ceremony continued with the revered lighting of the oil lamp.
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa delivered an inspiring deal with, articulating the imaginative and prescient for the graduation of labor in 2025 and unveiling the nationwide initiative “Clear Sri Lanka,” geared toward fostering stewardship and sustainability. He prolonged gratitude to all employees members and their households who contributed to the achievements of the Embassy in the course of the previous 12 months and famous that the arrival of the brand new 12 months anticipates extra exhausting work and dedication.
The Ambassador additionally highlighted that the 12 months 2025 is predicted to be a 12 months of transition again house in Sri Lanka and within the host nation. He pressured that the brand new 12 months brings all public establishments, together with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa, a recent motion to take regular motion and to fulfil the mandate and aspiration of the brand new Authorities of Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Ambassador known as upon all members of the employees to domesticate willpower to make the 12 months 2025 a basis for a progressive transformation to boost the effectivity, effectiveness, accuracy, and transparency of the general public service whereas implementing the “Clear Sri Lanka” initiative with the target of constructing a fruitful transformation in private in addition to institutional capability.
Additional, the Head of Mission emphasised the need of accelerating the efforts of the Mission by delivering the assigned tasks of every particular person and transfer towards a wonderful future whereas increasing relations with Ethiopia, and the international locations of concurrent accreditation, i.e., Djibouti and Somalia, along with the accredited multilateral establishments: the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Financial Fee for Africa (UNECA). He additionally emphasised efficient mobilization of assets and vitality to develop the economic capability of the recognized vital sectors, resembling tourism, agriculture, and fisheries, in collaboration with companion international locations and the accredited establishments for the financial improvement.
Following the remarks of the Ambassador, members recited the Clear Sri Lanka Oath, affirming their dedication to preserving the sweetness and integrity of surroundings. This system culminated in a cherished household picture session, capturing the spirit of unity and companionship amongst all attendees, adopted by a pleasant providing of refreshments.
Additional, the Ambassador planted a tree within the compound of his official residence, marking the launching of the Inexperienced Sri Lanka programme.
The commemoration of the brand new 12 months 2025 in Ethiopia symbolized a fusion of unity and dedication, cultivating a way of cooperation and mutual understanding and respect to the higher accomplishment of shared targets consistent with the Motion Plan of the Embassy for the 12 months 2025.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Overseas Affairs – Sri Lanka.
