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Day one in the Bale Zone has shown us the powerful nexus between natural wonders and development progress. The Bale Mountains National Park, with its remarkable diversity, continues to be one of the cornerstones of our tourism pillar. This potential will soon be strengthened by the completion of the Dinsho Lodge, located at the heart of the park. While nearby, the Sof Omer Luxury Lodge, now nearing completion, is designed to advance Ethiopia’s Ten-Year Strategic Plan by positioning tourism as a key driver of economic growth. The lodge will elevate visitors’ experiences at the Sof Omer Cave, offering premium accommodation and leisure facilities and is complemented by the Sof Omer Cave Development Project. In the realm of road infrastructure, the Robe–Goro–Sof Omer–Ginir Junction Road Upgrading Project plays a vital role in linking the highly productive agricultural zones of East Bale and Bale with central Ethiopia. This connection not only improves accessibility and economic integration but also facilitates travel between major attractions such as the Sof Omer Cave and Bale Mountains National Park. Built to high standards with dual asphalt concrete layers, the project covers 29 kilometers of urban and rural roads and includes five bridges ranging from 12 to 140 meters in length. We concluded the day with a review of the Weib River Flood Control Project, which aims to regulate water flow inside the Sof Omer Cave, ensuring year-round accessibility and safeguarding the cave’s ecosystem. Together, these initiatives reflect our unwavering commitment to sustainable development.

Located in the heartlands of the Oromia Region, about 400 km southeast of Addis Ababa, the Bale Mountains National Park spans over 2,000 square kilometers. It encompasses Ethiopia’s second-highest peak and features an extraordinary diversity of landscapes, wildlife, forests, grasslands, and plant species, earning it the title “One Park – Many Worlds.” The park stands as one of the country’s strongest tourism attractions. Accompanied by a high-level delegation of current and former leadership, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew arrived in the Bale Zone to review the Dinsho Lodge, which is currently under construction, and its surrounding environment as well as the Gaysay Grasslands. #PMOEthiopia

Following Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s (PhD) announcement that Ethiopia will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8–10, 2025, in collaboration with the African Union, we are progressing well to welcome our guests. The ACS2 will be held under the theme: “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development”, and will convene Heads of State and Government, development partners, intergovernmental organisations, academia, civil society, women & youth groups, and others. The Summit is built around two core strategic pillars: 1. Showcasing African Solutions for Climate Action 2. Unlocking Scalable Climate Finance for Climate Action It aims to position Africa as a unified force to influence COP30, G20, UNGA, and other global outcomes; drive concrete reforms to scale grant-based climate finance and investment mechanisms; showcase African-led climate solutions with potential for global impact; and build strategic partnerships to support Africa’s resilient and green development pathways. This grand pan-African gathering is expected to adopt the African Leaders’ Addis Ababa Declaration and launch a flagship report on initiatives and strategic partnerships at national, regional, continental, and global levels. The Summit is a demonstration of Ethiopia’s proven commitment to African-led climate action and leadership, to hosting ACS2, and to advancing bold, continent-wide solutions. Join leaders, innovators, and change-makers in Addis Ababa this September to shape Africa’s climate future. To learn more about the summit: https://t.co/SvJFFNGMC9 Ethiopia: A New Horizon of Hope. #PMOEthiopia