Pakistan Joins Ethiopia In Historic Tree Planting Initiative

Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published July 31, 2025 | 06:50 PM

In a remarkable display of international cooperation, Pakistan has joined Ethiopia in planting 700 million seedlings in one day under the "Renewal Through Planting" campaign, launched as part of the Green Legacy Initiative of Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 31st Jul, 2025) In a remarkable display of international cooperation, Pakistan has joined Ethiopia in planting 700 million seedlings in one day under the "Renewal Through Planting" campaign, launched as part of the Green Legacy Initiative of Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed.

A joint plantation drive and media briefing were held at the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad to mark Pakistan's participation, attended by dignitaries including diplomatic corps, government officials, parliamentarians, business leaders, religious figures, youth, media and civil society representatives.

Dr Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, graced the event as the chief guest, while Hamid Asghar Khan, Additional Secretary (Africa) from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended as the guest of honor.

The Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, Dr Jemal Beker, highlighted the Green Legacy Initiative, launched in 2019, as a vital effort to restore ecological balance, reduce carbon emissions and soil erosion, and promote food security and sustainable development.

He emphasized that Pakistan's participation underscores its commitment to strengthening ties with Ethiopia and sends a powerful message that Pakistan is not alone in its fight against climate change.

A high-level delegation of Ethiopian officials and climate experts is set to visit Pakistan soon to 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, lauding Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed's visionary leadership in advancing the international climate agenda.