Islamabad (TD): Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, the Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan, has been given the title of “Ambassador of Margalla Hills National Park” at a ceremony held at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Headquarters in Islamabad.
Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman of CDA, presented this award to acknowledge Dr. Beker’s notable work to promote environmental sustainability in Islamabad.
Dr. Beker’s green activism has been an integral part of his diplomatic service in Pakistan. Throughout his time in office, he has initiated various programs for the development of Islamabad’s city parks, especially maintaining the Margalla Hills National Park.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula has been named “𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤” for his efforts to promote a clean, green environment in #Islamabad, #Pakistan.
H.E. Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman of the @CDAthecapital and… pic.twitter.com/O52yChISGI— Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad (@ETEmbassyISB) July 30, 2025
He conducted tree plantation drives and cleanliness operations, especially on Trail 5, a popular trek in the park. These activities are connected to Ethiopia’s “Green Legacy Initiative,” which Dr. Beker has been actively advocating in Ethiopia and abroad.
“Such recognition is a reflection of our combined commitment to environmental sustainability and is a testament to the growing cooperation between Ethiopia and Pakistan,” Dr. Beker said at the ceremony.
During the ceremony, both sides discussed the possibilities of joint ventures to enhance Islamabad’s urban green cover and smart city initiative. Both sides showed interest in technical exchanges, intending to exchange experience on sustainable urbanization and environmental conservation.
Dr. Beker’s green policies are aligned with the strategy to enhance bilateral relations between Pakistan and Ethiopia in a fruitful way. Apart from this, he has also introduced the idea of a sister-city agreement between Islamabad and Addis Ababa to facilitate more cultural and economic interaction.
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