Islamabad:A plantation ceremony held in the University of Sialkot (USKT) on Monday as a part of the 'Ethiopia-Pakistan Fraternity under Green Legacy' initiative, not just only to plant saplings of various species, but to sow the seeds of brotherhood between the two brotherly nations.
Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula led the plantation activity alongside, USKT Vice Chancellor Dr. M Khaleeq ur Rehman and, USKT Chairman Faisal Manzoor, said a press release.
A Climate Forum titled 'Fostering Strong Ethiopia-Pakistan Relations through Green Legacy Partnership' followed the plantation activity which takes inspiration from Ethiopia's highly successful Green Legacy Initiative of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed.
The USKT organised the plantation activity and forum in collaboration of the Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad to promote the idea of Green Legacy in Pakistan as a part of their ongoing collaboration established last year.
Addressing the Climate Forum which was attended by over 1,000 students and academia, Ambassador Dr. Jemal lauded the enthusiasm of Pakistan''s youth in environmental conservation efforts, and invited them to join the Ethiopian Embassy for clean and green efforts in Pakistan as a part of its programme—'the Ethiopia-Pakistan fraternity under Green Legacy.'
“Since its launch in Pakistan in 2023, the embassy has established collaborations with government bodies, academia, business chambers, and civil society to share Ethiopia's experience and promote joint climate action,” the ambassador noted. He briefed the participants about the key aspects and benefits of the Green Legacy Initiative which not only protected environment but also contributed to green, resilient and sustainable economy in Ethiopia. Pakistan.
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