A strong institution has been built that can respond quickly to current regional problems, General Yimer Mekonnen said.
The annual National Security Conference was held at the Ethiopian National Defense College in Addis Ababa.
General Yimer Mekonnen noted the increasingly complex global security situation and stressed that strong institutions are needed to protect national interests.
Brigadier General Tlahun Demsie said mature diplomacy centered on national interests is crucial to address regional threats.