Addis Ababa, June 5, 2025 (FMC) — Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar and Mayor of Addis Ababa city, Adanech Abiebie launched a modern urban educational beekeeping observatory at Addis Zoo Park in Addis Ababa today.
The president also visited the Bosco Children Center in Addis Ababa.
Speaking at the occasion, President Nataša Pirc Musar said the pilot project of the beekeeping observatory is an attempt to promote education and cultural heritage.
Ethiopia and Slovenia have great love and deep connection with the world of bees, she added, stressing that loving for nature would enable us to live in a much different world.
Therefore, there is no better way to build a better world than through projects and partnerships that unite the two nations, she noted.
Emphasizing that urban beekeeping is increasingly becoming popular, she revealed the ample experience of Slovenia with urban beehives, reaffirming her country’s commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s effort to boosting honey productivity.
“Modern beekeeping will ensure that Ethiopia’s exceptional honey finds a place in the world. Slovenia is committed to supporting the exchange of expertise and the transfer of technology between our two nations,” the President underscored.
President Pirc Musar also expressed her country’s keen interest to bolster relations in other areas of bilateral cooperation.
Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie on her part said that the urban bee observatory inaugurated today is an important step in the city’s broader effort to address environmental challenge, enhance food security and protect bio-diversity.
Moreover, the pilot project reflects the commitment of the Addis Ababa city Administration to build a greener and more self-reliance city, the mayor added, noting that bee keeping contributes directly to the initiative by improving pollination, preserving biodiversity and serving as educational sources for the communities.
The effort is fully aligned with Ethiopia’s national strategy on food security and climate change initiatives, she stressed, recognizing the importance of international partnership through sister city agreements and collaborative initiatives that share common priorities.
The Mayor appreciated Slovenia for launching the beekeeping observatory, ENA reported.
“We are grateful for your support in launching this observatory. This facility is more than just a site; it is a class room for our students, a destination of conscious tourists and symbol of what global cooperation can achieve at urban level,” the Mayor elaborated.