GLI Charting New Path Toward Development, Food Sovereignty, Says DPM Temesgen

Addis Ababa, June 16, 2026 (ENA) — Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said that the Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) is a new path toward reconciling with nature and excelling through development.

The Green Legacy Initiative represents a transformative path, harmonizing human existence with nature while charting a course toward developmental excellence, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh stated.

In a social media post, Temesgen noted that through the collective spirit and unified efforts of citizens dedicated to a prosperous Ethiopia, once-barren mountains have been blanketed in vibrant greenery.

The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted that water sources and critical watersheds have rejuvenated the landscape, transforming areas once threatened by desertification into refreshing, vibrant ecosystems.

"We have successfully withstood environmental pressures; this represents a profound and benevolent reconciliation with nature," he remarked.

By seamlessly intertwining environmental conservation with the pursuit of food sovereignty, fruit orchards have flourished nationwide, already yielding encouraging harvests.

This milestone, he added, injects vital momentum into the national initiative to achieve complete food self-sufficiency.

GLI serves as a powerful testament to unity, where the people of Ethiopia have risen above political alignments and diverse perspectives, overcoming multifaceted differences to achieve a lasting victory for the nation and future generations.

Temesgen emphasized that when Ethiopians unite, the rewards are boundless and national aspirations are invariably realized.

He characterized this year's planting season as a defining milestone—a culmination of past endeavors and a triumphant vantage point from which the nation will ascend to even greater heights.

Drawing inspiration from the country's legendary athletes who summon extraordinary strength to sprint across the finish line, the Deputy Prime Minister urged everyone to rally together.

"Let us plant with greater vigor, resolve, and speed than ever before," he called out.