President Mulatu congratulated all nations and nationalities of Ethiopia.

Similarly, Prime Minister Hailemariam congratulated Ethiopians at home and abroad as well as friends of Ethiopia.

Dr Tedros’ election is a testimony of Ethiopia’s acceptance by the global community, the Premier said.

In a related development, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, congratulated Dr Tedros.

The victory is the result of Ethiopia’s success in diplomacy, he said.