I was honored to officially launch a grand event to Promote Ethiopia in Nairobi, a significant initiative organized by the Embassy in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism, Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopia Kuriftu Resorts/Boston Partners PLC.
This two-day event marks the beginning of Ethiopia's magnificent tourism promotion campaign across Africa, with Kenya proudly serving as the first destination among ten selected African countries. This choice reflects the enduring friendship, all-weather partnership, excellent bilateral relations, and close people-to-people ties between Ethiopia and Kenya.
In my opening remarks, I emphasized that Ethiopia is not just another destination; it is the Cradle of Humankind, where the earliest evidence of our human ancestors was discovered. A visit to Ethiopia is a journey to the very origin of humanity, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the roots of our shared history and civilization.
I also highlighted Ethiopia's remarkable natural endowments. As the water tower of the region, Ethiopia is blessed with abundant water resources and shares the waters of seven major river basins with its neighboring countries, demonstrating our commitment to regional cooperation and shared prosperity.
I extend my sincere appreciation to all our partners and guests whose commitment has made this initiative possible. Together, we will continue to promote Ethiopia as a destination of history, culture, adventure, and opportunity.
Today at the Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi, I joined diplomats, the Ethiopian diaspora in Kenya, and friends of Ethiopia in a nationwide Green Legacy Initiative of planting 800 million seedlings in a single day.
Themed “Let’s Plant Hope” this year’s Ethiopian Green Legacy Initiative aims to plant 800 million trees in one day. Under the initiative of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia has now planted more than 48 billion seedlings over the past seven years.
Ethiopia is at the forefront of climate diplomacy. The country’s green development model is attracting global interest and has contributed to Ethiopia’s selection to host COP32, a major international climate summit, a testament to the nation’s growing leadership in environmental action.
It was a pleasure to speak with H.E. Mrs. @Speaker_Az , Speaker of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan. We engaged in productive discussions on strengthening our bilateral relations, building on a shared commitment to a deeper strategic partnership and mutual growth.
የጓንዴ አካኪ ዘራፍ አርጅቶ ተቀብሯል።
የከእኔ በላይ ላሳር በዓለም ተቀባይነትን አጥቷል። አማራጭ የሌለው አማራጭ ምክክር ሆኗል።
Fokkorri Qawwee Qabachun Godhamu Dullomee Du’ee Awwaalameera. Warrii Ana Malee Aduun Hin Baatu Jedhan Addunyaa Irraa Fudhatama Dhabaniiru. Filannoon Filannoo Hin Qabne Mareedha.
Boasting through the barrel of a gun has faded and been buried in its own graveyard. Those who claim, "Without me, nothing is possible," no longer enjoy public acceptance. The only viable path forward is dialogue.
የጓንዴ አካኪ ዘራፍ አርጅቶ ተቀብሯል።
የከእኔ በላይ ላሳር በዓለም ተቀባይነትን አጥቷል። አማራጭ የሌለው አማራጭ ምክክር ሆኗል።
Fokkorri Qawwee Qabachun Godhamu Dullomee Du’ee Awwaalameera. Warrii Ana Malee Aduun Hin Baatu Jedhan Addunyaa Irraa Fudhatama Dhabaniiru. Filannoon Filannoo Hin Qabne Mareedha.
Boasting through the barrel of a gun has faded and been buried in its own graveyard. Those who claim, "Without me, nothing is possible," no longer enjoy public acceptance. The only viable path forward is dialogue.
Visiting UNESCO delegation composed of Acting Assistant Director-General, Mr. Mohamed El Faranawy, and Regional Director for East Africa, Ms. Louise Haxthausen, held a series of meetings in Asmara today with Foreign Minister Osman Saleh; Information Minister Yemane G/Meskel; Education Minister Dr. Halima Mohamed; and, Commissioner for Culture and Sports, Ambassador Zemede Tecle.
Themes and discussions of the various meetings centered on:
- expanding the scope of cooperation on documentation and listing of Eritrea's rich historical and intangible heritage endowments;
- prospects for cooperation in capacity building in education; and;
- exchange of best practices on digitalization and application of Artificial Intelligence in the sectors of information and education.