Guinea PM expresses his country’s desire to implement Green Legacy initiative
Addis Ababa, November 6, 2024 (FBC) – Guinea’s interest in adopting the Green Legacy initiative, which was introduced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, was announced today, during a meeting between Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah of the Republic of Guinea and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Gedion Timothewos.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Bah emphasized the effectiveness of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy initiative and expressed interest in applying this successful model in Guinea.
Prime Minister Bah also indicated that Guinea wishes to learn from Ethiopia’s experience and expertise in various economic development sectors and requested necessary technical support to implement these strategies in Guinea.
The Prime Minister noted the need to work jointly toward implementing previously signed bilateral cooperation agreements.
On the occasion, Gedion affirmed Ethiopia’s readiness to share its experience in various fields with Guinea.
Gedion also highlighted the significant role of the Green Legacy initiative in helping Ethiopia manage its water resources more sustainably.
The Minister further noted that the visit of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Guinea in 2020 was a landmark that strengthened the historical relationship between the two nations.
Guinea’s Prime Minister also recalled the vital role that former OAU Secretary-General Diallo Telli played in fostering Ethiopia-Guinea relations, as per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia (MFA Ethiopia).