ISLAMABAD, JUN 27 /DNA/ – The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Republic of Italy have discussed cooperation to engage the leadership of Pakistan for the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4).

The UNFSS+4, co-chaired by Ethiopia and Italy, will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from July 27-29, 2025.

To this end, H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia, met with H.E. Marilina Armellin, Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan, at the Italian Embassy Islamabad.

They discussed matters of mutual interests, including bilateral and multilateral cooperation in trade, investment, food security, energy, and connectivity.

 Both Ambassadors emphasized their shared commitment to transforming food systems for enhanced food security worldwide and in their respective countries as well.

Ambassador Dr. Jemal briefed the Italian Ambassador on the Ethiopian Embassy’s efforts to engage the Government of Pakistan for participation of its leadership in UNFSS+4.

He highlighted that preparations for hosting the summit in Addis Ababa are well underway. “The summit will provide a crucial platform to reflect on past efforts and foster increased collaboration to build robust and transformed food systems,” he remarked.

He also informed the Ambassador about Ethiopia’s commitment to green economic development and food self-sufficiency, citing initiatives like the Green Legacy Initiative, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, and the Bounty of Basket program.

The Ambassador of Italy, on the other hand, reiterated the Italian Government’s strong support to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

She reiterated Italy’s commitment to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Ethiopia, acknowledging significant steps taken by Ethiopia to address climate change, achieve food security, and promoting green economic development.

H.E. Ambassador Marilina Armellin assured H.E. Ambassador Dr. Jemal of her full support in contributing to the success of UNFSS+4.

A day earlier, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker met with H.E. Mr. Mohamed Yahya, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Pakistan and discussed cooperation to this end.=DNA