Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan has joined Ethiopia in planting 700 million seedlings in one day under the “Renewal Through Planting” campaign which has been launched this year under the Green Legacy Initiative of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed.
A joint plantation drive and media briefing were held at the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad to mark Pakistan’s participation.
People from diverse backgrounds attended the event, including diplomatic corps, government officials, parliamentarians, business leaders, religious figures, youth, media, and civil society representatives.
🇪🇹🤝🇵🇰In a solid demonstration of cooperation, fraternity and brotherhood, #Pakistan has joined #Ethiopia in planting 700 million seedlings in a one day under the “Renewal Through Planting” campaign launched by our Prime Minister H.E. Dr. @AbiyAhmedAli this year under his… pic.twitter.com/5wSDQkkyiU
— Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad (@ETEmbassyISB) July 31, 2025
Dr. Musadik Malik, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, attended as the chief guest, while Hamid Asghar Khan, Additional Secretary (Africa) from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was the guest of honor.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jemal Beker, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, highlighted the Green Legacy Initiative, launched in 2019, as a vital effort by Ethiopia to restore ecological balance, reduce carbon emissions and soil erosion, and promote food security and sustainable development in the country.
He emphasized that Pakistan’s participation in the campaign underscores its commitment to strengthening ties with Ethiopia and sends a powerful message that Pakistan is not alone in its fight against climate change.
The Ambassador also announced that a delegation of Ethiopian officials and climate experts will visit Pakistan soon to show solidarity and participate in “Green Dialogues” and plantation campaigns across the country.
The Federal Minister commended the Ambassador for his exceptional efforts in promoting green behaviors and values throughout Pakistan. He lauded PM Abiy Ahmed’s leadership and exemplary role in advancing international climate agenda.
He acknowledged Ethiopia’s initiatives as examples of resilience and stressed the importance of learning from such successful endeavors.
Earlier, the Ethiopian Ambassador was given the title of “Ambassador of Margalla Hills National Park” at a ceremony held at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Headquarters.
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.
Sohail Majeed
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
