 Ithiopiw y Prif Weinidog Aber is pushing for the strengthening of the country's military. He took some time during his parliamentary address on national budget to urge young people to join in large numbers. Aber also praised the Ethiopian National Defence Force for its patrotism and dedication to service. His remarks came as the country's sixth accwell, the eight-month old conflict in Nossan Tigray. The government has been battling the Tigray People's Liberation Front after accusing it of attacking military bases in Tigray. Thousands have been killed.