Addis Ababa: Coffee is the pillar of Ethiopia's economy as the sector is growing despite many challenges, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed remarked. Coffee is the pillar of our economy, and the progress we've made in its production reflects that, PM Abiy wrote on X. 'We have accomplished the remarkable feat of producing 1 million tons, and domestic consumption has also risen significantly. Despite the many challenges we face, we continue to achieve much more in the coffee sector.' Abiy called upon everyone involved to play their part in further advancing this vital industry. Over the past six years, we planted 8.5 billion coffee seedlings, demonstrating our commitment to growth, he affirmed. For the Premier, efficient logistics are essential to the country's coffee value chain, and value addition remains a crucial focus. Moving forward, we must dedicate ourselves to hard work and innovation to sustain and expand our successes, PM Abiy noted. Source: Ethiopian News Agency