America News Agency

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali thanked Türkiye for hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya and outlined his country's green development initiatives and vision for COP32.

Expressing his gratitude to the Turkish government and people for their warm welcome, Abiy Ahmed Ali emphasized that climate action is not merely an environmental issue for Ethiopia, but a fundamental policy that safeguards livelihoods and economic development. The Ethiopian Prime Minister stated that, in line with the "Medemer" philosophy implemented in his country, 56 billion seedlings had been planted through the Green Legacy Initiative, adding that significant progress had been made in renewable energy, sustainable urbanization and climate-smart solutions.

Stressing that promises alone are insufficient in the fight against climate change, Abiy Ahmed Ali called for the rapid implementation of concrete measures supported by accessible climate finance, advanced early warning systems and investments aimed at strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities.

Recalling that Ethiopia will assume the presidency of the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32), Abiy Ahmed Ali stated that his country would continue working closely with Türkiye, the COP31 Presidency, to ensure a successful summit process. He also invited the entire world to Ethiopia for COP32.