Tajikistan commends Ethiopia’s transition to green economy
Addis Ababa, February 21, 2025 (FMC) – Jemal Beker, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Tajikistan with Residence in Islamabad, has met with Zavqizoda Zavqi Amin, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, at the latter’s office in Dushanbe on February 21st, 2025.
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest including new areas of bilateral, regional and multiple cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, investment, renewable energy, climate change and technology.
Ambassador Jemal briefed the Minister about the successful transition of Ethiopia to green economy under the leadership of Abiy Ahmed who have introduced holistic policies and undertaken multiple initiatives to ensure a Climate Resilient Green Economy.
He said the Government of Ethiopia launched a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) that targets climate resilience across key sectors like agriculture, water and energy, empowering the community and integrating knowledge for a climate-resilient future.
The Ambassador said Ethiopia has taken other major initiatives towards building a Climate Resilient Green Economy such as the Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Plan and EV expansion programme that would help Ethiopia to achieve zero carbon emission by 2030.
He recalled that the Green Legacy programme is a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s climate actions as more than 40 billion seedlings have been planted in Ethiopia with establishment of thousands of nurseries and mass mobilization of the masses.
On the other hand, Zavqizoda Zavqi Amin appreciated the successful transition of Ethiopia to the green economy and agreed with the Ambassador to promote bilateral cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, investment, renewable energy and others.
He noted that both the Republic of Tajikistan and Ethiopia produced almost all of the energy through renewable resources which presents a promising opportunity to both the countries for forging a strong bilateral cooperation in these areas.