Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Inaugurates Debre Markos Airport

10. juli 2026

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the Debre Markos King Tekle Haymanot Airport that had been out of service for 30 years.

Addis Ababa, July 5, 2018 (FMC). Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) officially inaugurated the Debre Markos King Tekle Haymanot Airport on the same day and launched its operations.

The Prime Minister stated that the spread of racism, tribalism and extremism in Ethiopia was due to the truth meter becoming very thin. He emphasized that it is necessary to jointly remove outlaws from any place to ensure the peace and development of the people.

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh also said that the start of air transport service is expected to further boost tourism and trade in the area. He indicated that the Medemer government will continue to strengthen its mission of connecting Ethiopia through infrastructure.

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X discussions focus on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's inauguration of the Debre Markos King Tekle Haymanot Airport after 30 years, praising modernization, runway upgrades, and economic boosts for trade and tourism. Official accounts and media highlight development progress and Abiy's peace/unity message. Some posts note local welcomes with traditional gifts, while others raise questions about regional security dynamics in Amhara.

Today, we officially inaugurated the King Tekle Haymanot Airport, which the people of Debre Markos and the surrounding communities had eagerly awaited for many years. The airport, which had been out of service for nearly 30 years, has now been modernized, upgraded to a higher… pic.twitter.com/8Dlb49JCiG

— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) 12. juli 2026

🇪🇹✈️ PM Abiy Inaugurates Revitalized King Tekle Haymanot Airport in Debre Markos After 30-Year Closure#Ethiopia #EthiopiaDelivers @flyethiopian

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— Fana Media Corporation S.C. (FMC) (@fanatelevision) 12. juli 2026

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivered a nationwide call for peace and unity on Sunday, using the inauguration of the Debre Markos Airport to urge Ethiopians to prioritize dialogue over division for the sake of shared prosperity.#Ethiopia #AbiyAhmed #peace #Unity #EBC… pic.twitter.com/uomQEQE8KO

— EBC WORLD (@ebczena) 13. juli 2026

Where are FANO in Debre Markos?

Today, Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the King Tekle Haymanot Airport in Debre Markos — a long-awaited milestone for the people of the city and surrounding communities.
Closed for nearly 30 years, the airport has… pic.twitter.com/sJKvlzlSlk

— Habtish Gurmu (Commentary) (@Habtishgreat) 12. juli 2026

🇪🇹 Traditional Welcome: Ethiopian PM Receives Livestock Gifts at Debre Markos Airport Opening

🎁 Ultimately, Abiy Ahmed got a horse, a cow and a calf from a local delegation. pic.twitter.com/gvPxpBDsTg

— Sputnik Africa (@sputnik_africa) 13. juli 2026

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