Ethiopia, Pakistan agree on strengthening parliamentary cooperation

By Our Correspondent

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Friday agreed on the Parliamentary exchanges for further enhancing bilateral cooperation in diverse areas such as trade, investment, aviation, science and technology and climate change.

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The crucial discussion to this end, held during a meeting between H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of Ethiopia to Pakistan and the Honorable Chairman Senate, H.E. Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.
The two sides had an elaborate discussion on growing bilateral relations in various areas, and multilateral cooperation between the two countries for international peace and security.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Jemal lauded the role being played by Islamabad for international peace and security.

He said Ethiopia looks forward to establish strategic partnership with Pakistan, highlighting the growing environmental cooperation of Ethiopia and Pakistan under the Green Legacy and Green Pakistan initiatives.

The Ambassador briefed the Honorable Chairman about the efforts made by the Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad and the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to twin the two landmark initiatives of the two nations including a Joint Green Legacy Forum that held at the National Agriculture Research Center, Islamabad recently.

The Ambassador highlighted the critical role of the Green Legacy Initiative of Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed in enhancing the green cover in Ethiopia to 23.6 per cent with plantation of over 40.5 billion seedlings in the last six years.

The Ambassador briefed the Honorable Chairman about the fresh impetus received by the bilateral relations with the opening of Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad, commencement of Ethiopian Airlines operations in Karachi and delegations exchange between the two countries in diverse areas including trade, investment, health, education, tourism and culture.
Chairman Senate appreciated the efforts led by the Ambassador to foster bilateral cooperation in various areas especially environmental collaborations with various segments of society of Pakistan.

He acknowledged the outcomes of the Green Legacy Initiative in green economic development of Ethiopia.
Chairman Senate welcomed the launch of direct flights between Karachi and Addis Ababa, noting the significant potential for further collaboration in the aviation sector between Pakistan and Ethiopia.

Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani emphasized that Pakistan places great value on its relations with Ethiopia and remains committed to strengthening economic ties.

Chairman Senate invited his counterpart from Ethiopia to participate in an Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, scheduled to be held in Pakistan this November.