Addis Ababa, July 17, 2023 (FBC) – Members of the diplomatic community resident in Addis Ababa have planted tree seedlings in Addis Ababa while attending the 500 million trees a day campaign began nationwide.
Ambassadors and diplomatic corps of various countries including Poland, Belgium, Namibia and France, among others, have participated in tree planting event took place at Gulele Botanic Garden where they planted seedlings on specific sites assigned to respective embassies.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen has presided at the planting session attended by members of the diplomatic community.
Demeke extended gratitude to the diplomats for taking part in the campaign, calling them to continue support the Green Legacy Initiative Ethiopia has been implementing since 2019.