Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the National Defense Forces (ENDF) play a crucial role not only in ensuring the sovereignty and peace of the nation but also in contributing to its development.The premier said on social media post today that the ongoing efforts in wheat production, agriculture, Green Legacy initiatives, and various industrial outputs are vital in advancing our development and laying the foundation for prosperity.According to him, the defense forces are not just a source of peace but also a source of development and innovation.The progress being made in this regard is promising, and it is essential to continue and strengthen these efforts, he added.Source: Ethiopian News Agency