Zubair Qureshi
Ambassador of Ethiopia JemalBekerAbdula on Tuesday held a detailed meeting with Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Captain (R) AnwarulHaq at the latter’s office and discussed with him the prospects of initiating a city-to-city collaboration between Addis Ababa and Islamabad.
This can promote sustainable governance in the global south through climate resilient urban planning, the ambassador said on the occasion.
They also discussed matters of mutual interest including knowledge exchange between the administrations of both the countries’ capital cities—Addis Ababa and Islamabad.
Ambassador JemalBekerAbdula briefed the CDA chairman about the overwhelming response received by the Green Legacy Initiative of Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia from around the world.
He said Ethiopia had planted more than 32 billion seedlings of different trees, fruits and animal feed during the last four years. “Our government’s target is to plant over 50 billion plants by the end of 2025,” he added.
The ambassador also appreciated the services rendered by the CDA in beautifying Capital city Islamabad. “The clean and green environment ensured by the CDA in Islamabad is very impressive and we look forward to having a strong collaboration between the administrations of Islamabad and Addis Ababa.”
CDA Chairman Captain (R) AnwarulHaq agreed to the proposal and said exchange of knowledge and skill between the two countries would eventually promote sustainable governance and development in the global south.
He said the Islamabad administration was making all-out efforts to ensure a clean and green environment in the well-planned city of Pakistan.
