High-Level Ethiopian Delegation Arrives in Pakistan to Launch ‘Plant Fraternity’ Initiative

By: Aziz Khatri

Karachi: A high-level delegation of government officials and climate experts from Ethiopia arrived in Karachi on Friday to inaugurate the "Plant Fraternity" initiative throughout various cities in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Upon their arrival at Jinnah International Airport, the delegation was warmly greeted by H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to Pakistan, alongside H.E. Ibrahim Khalid Tawab, the Honorary Consul in Karachi, as well as officials from Ethiopian Airlines and Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The delegation's agenda includes visits to Islamabad and Lahore, where they will participate in a series of “Ethio-Pakistan Green Dialogues” and a large-scale plantation drive. Coordinated by the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad, this visit aims to bolster bilateral relations through environmental collaboration under Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed’s Green Legacy Initiative. During the welcoming ceremony, Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker emphasized the importance of the visit, describing it as a significant step in enhancing the bilateral ties between Ethiopia and Pakistan. He noted that the presence of this delegation sends a strong message to the global community that Pakistan is not alone in its efforts to combat climate change.

Ambassador Dr. Jemal reaffirmed Ethiopia's dedication to further strengthening both bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Pakistan, highlighting the shared commitment to environmental sustainability and resilience.