On 17th August 2024, Ethiopia plans to plant 600 million seedlings in a single day. By participating in this historic day, every Ethiopian is expected to put his/her finger print planting seedlings.
With a sense of national spirit, Ethiopians from all corners of the country should stand together to stamp their finger prints on the Green Legacy. If we stand together, we can even achieve more. Adults are expected to plant more than 20 seedlings and teenagers more than 10 during the day.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD)
Addis Tomorrow Special Economic Zone showcases city’s future vision: PM Abiy
The “Addis Tomorrow Special Economic Zone” is a showcase of the future vision of Addis Ababa. The Addis Tomorrow Special Economic Zone, a public-private partnership development project includes residential houses, malls, commercial centers, and other service providing institutions.
The project is part of the government’s development works to make Addis Ababa beautiful. This and other similar ongoing development projects will alter the look of Addis Ababa and make it more livable.
Work is the only path to realizing our dreams; our sole political ideal is dedicated to work. Thus, we have initiated the construction of the Addis Tomorrow Economic Zone, which will showcase the future vision of our city.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said while launching “Addis Tomorrow Special Economic Zone”
Adherence to constitution, its institutions core principle of Pretoria Agreement: GCS
The fundamental principle of the Pretoria Agreement is adherence to the constitution and its institutions. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has recently issued registration of certificate to TPLF as a political party in accordance with the amended election proclamations number 1332/2016 article 2 (1).
It said the government accepts and commends decisions made by constitutional institutions based on legal and institutional freedom. The TPLF lost its legal status following the decision made by NEBE based on the Proclamation of Political Parties’ Registration and Code of conduct. The Board passed this decision due to TPLF’s involvement in violent activities.
TPLF has to respect the constitution, laws, federal institutions and other constitutional institutions as outlined in the Pretoria Agreement article 7 (1) stressing the need for TPLF to operate by complying with the country’s political party registration laws and NEBE’s mandate.
Hence, the issue of TPLF’s legal status should be resolved only through the existing pertinent laws and the procedures of NEBE with respect to the Pretoria agreement.
The Government Communication Service (GCS) statement
This year’s 40 percent plantation to be conducted along the GERD basin: DPM
40 percent of this year’s Green Legacy planting cycle will take place in the basin areas of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). This year’s Green Legacy planting campaign is unique as 40 percent of the target plan is set to be planted along the Nile Basin.
Ethiopia plans to plant 7.5 billion tree saplings for this year’s planting cycle. The initiative is important to maintaining the e Nile River and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam at a higher capacity.
Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh
Ethiopia always committed for peaceful mechanisms to secure sea access: Spokesperson
Ethiopia is committed to advancing its legal and diplomatic efforts to get access to the sea. Ethiopia is grateful for Turkiye for facilitating the bilateral talks held between Ethiopia and Somalia in Ankara.
Ethiopia will actively participate in the third round of talks to be held between the two countries. Efforts are underway to avoid unnecessary confrontation with regards to access to the sea.
Ambassador Nebiyou Tedla, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia
