Ethiopian envoy Receives Global Ambassador Award for his “outstanding” diplomatic contributions

Addis Ababa, November 13, 2024 (FBC) – Jemal Beker, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, received the Global Ambassador Award for his outstanding and extraordinary diplomatic activities in Pakistan, Islamabad on Wednesday.

The Diplomatic Insight, a global public diplomacy institution in Pakistan, honored the Ethiopian ambassador with the award for his exemplary efforts and contributions to bringing the two big nations closer together at bilateral, regional and multilateral forums within a short period of time.

The 6th Global Ambassador Awards Ceremony 2024 took place in Islamabad in the presence of Ambassadors, diplomatic corps, Parliamentarians, government officials, business community, academia, media and civil society.

It was indicated that Ambassador Jemal has already received the Best Ambassador Award from the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a Peace Award from the National Peace and Justice Council of Pakistan and COMSTECH Award for strengthening fraternity between the two nations.

The launch of the Ethiopian Airlines in Karachi, mobilization of two 80-member trade delegations to Ethiopia and one 50-member to Pakistan, and signing of Memoranda of Understanding between the two countries in the areas of commerce, trade, health, science and technology are the major initiatives taken by the Ambassador within the two years of the opening of the Ethiopian Mission in Pakistan.

It was also mentioned that the launch of the Green Legacy Initiative, an afforestation campaign spearheaded by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, for food security, in Pakistan is another shining feather in his cap.