Addis Ababa, October 15, 2015(WIC)- Media and public relations personnel have contributed for the promotion of the national Flag in the last seven years, Government communication Affairs Office (GCAO) said.
State minister with the office, Ewenetu Belata said during the panel discussion with public relations and media practioners, held at Global hotel yesterday, that media and public relations personnel have greatly contributed to the effort to create awareness on the national flag in the last seven years.
According to Ewenetu, the positive image and diplomatic power of Ethiopia has grown from time to time thanks to the efforts made to take the country out of the quagmire of poverty and backwardness, and reach the present state of growth and development.
The awareness raising activities on the national flag rules and regulations should be strengthened, said Ewenetu. “Media and public relation personnel expected to contribute more in this regard,” he remarked.
The current Ethiopian Flag is a symbol for the nations, nationalities and people’s of Ethiopia and their diversity and unity, he said.