ISLAMABAD – Ethiopia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Special Envoy, Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi at the Governor’s House in Islamabad to explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, culture, education, and climate change, while emphasizing the need to build stronger people-to-people connections through delegation exchanges in health, forestry, and investment.
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During the discussion, Ambassador Jemal expressed heartfelt condolences over the recent floods in Pakistan, reaffirming Ethiopia’s solidarity with a nation he described as “one of the least contributors to climate change, yet among the most affected.”
He briefed the Governor about the Ethiopian Embassy’s efforts in Islamabad to raise awareness on environmental conservation, highlighting Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative, spearheaded by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed. The Ambassador lauded Pakistan’s decision to twin its Green Pakistan Initiative with Ethiopia’s reforestation and climate action program.
Dr. Jemal also outlined opportunities for expanding cooperation in aviation, science and technology, health, trade, and education. He invited the KPK business community to actively participate in the upcoming 5th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference & Single Country Exhibition (PATDC & SCE), scheduled for October 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, aimed at boosting economic and trade partnerships with East African nations.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi welcomed the Ambassador’s initiatives and pledged full support to mobilize the KPK business community for the Addis Ababa trade exhibition. He also vowed to launch Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, aiming to raise awareness about climate change mitigation.
The Governor highlighted the province’s strategic position as the “Gateway to Asia” and its immense potential for religious tourism, particularly the globally recognized Gandhara civilization heritage sites that attract visitors from across the world.
This engagement reflects the growing diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between Pakistan and Ethiopia, setting the stage for greater collaboration in sustainable development and regional connectivity.