Gamal Maxamed Xasan, the Minister of Trade and Industry of the Federal Republic of Somalia, today participated in the national tree planting campaign led by Xamza Cabdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The campaign took place at the Office of the Prime Minister and was attended by members of the Council of Ministers and other senior government officials.
The tree planting campaign forms part of the Federal Government of Somalia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen environmental protection, combat climate change, and promote a national vision aimed at building a greener and more sustainable Somalia. The participation of ministers and government institutions demonstrates the government’s commitment to environmental conservation and raising public awareness about the importance of trees and environmental protection.
Minister Gamal Maxamed Xasan stated that tree planting is essential for restoring the environment, reducing the impact of climate change, and promoting sustainable livelihoods that future generations of Somalis can benefit from. He also emphasized that environmental protection is an important component of the government’s broader development agenda.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Trade and Industry hosted Maxamed Cabdi Xayir (Maareeye), Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, and Bashir Maxamed Jaamac, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, at the Ministry’s headquarters, where they also participated in a similar tree planting initiative.
The joint event and campaign focused on strengthening cooperation among government institutions in the areas of environmental protection, the promotion of green spaces, and encouraging communities to actively participate in efforts to restore and preserve the country’s environment.
Officials who took part in the campaign emphasized the importance of working collectively to protect the environment and address the effects of climate change, noting that these issues directly affect the lives of the people, the economy, and the future of the country.
The national tree planting initiative is regarded as an important step toward strengthening efforts to build a greener and more sustainable Somalia, while promoting close cooperation between government institutions and the Somali community to protect the environment and achieve sustainable development.
