Mongolian delegation arrives in Addis Ababa for experience sharing on climate change

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2024 (FBC) – Mongolian delegation is in Addis Ababa in a courtesy visit to Ethiopia for experience sharing on climate change.

Ethiopia’s Minister of State for Planning & Development Mr. Seyoum Mekonnen welcomed the Mongolian delegation led by Mr. Bat Ulzii Bat-Erdene, Member of the Parliament (MP)

On the occasion, the Mongolian delegation was briefed on Ethiopia’s response to climate change and shared flagship initiatives and the achievements of the initiatives across the sectors such as Green Legacy, renewable energy, e-transport system, corridor development as well as sustainable land management.

The presentation has also addressed the national climate change governance in Ethiopia in which the Ministry of Planning and Development is coordinating Ethiopia’s response to climate change while ensuring Ethiopia’s leadership in the regional and global dialogues.

For his part, Mr. Bat Ulzii Bat-Erdene requested a partnership with Ethiopia though the two countries are being located in different continent considering they are facing the same challenge posed by climate change. Moreover, he also shared his country’s vision to become greener country.

In response, Mr. Seyoum affirmed his country’s commitment to work together closely with the Asian nation for making difference at national level and global negotiations. He invited the Mongolian delegation to visit Ethiopian Pavilion at next month’s COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to learn more about Ethiopia’s endeavors on climate change.