ISLAMABAD - The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamabad on Wednesday launched the Green Legacy Initiative which is a brainchild of the Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed, designed to address climate related issues, reduce poverty, preserve environment and ensure sustainable development. Speaking on the occasion, the Ethiopian Ambassador praised the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed and commended the Green Legacy Initiative for its significant impact in addressing climate challenges, conserving the environment, generating employment opportunities, and ensuring food security in Ethiopia. The ambassador said this far-reaching initiative had also made significant strides in job creation, contributing to over 1 million jobs in Ethiopia, while the number of nurseries in the country surged to 145,000, thanks to the Green Legacy Initiative. Beyond national borders, he said the Green Legacy Initiative earned recognition at the international and regional levels, inspiring neighbouring countries to undertake massive tree plantation campaigns to shield the African continent from the adverse impacts of climate change. He welcomed the Green Legacy Initiative in Pakistan and vowed cooperation with the FDRE government in this regard.

Source: Ethiopian News August 03, 2023 00:46 UTC