President Taye Atske Selassie of Ethiopia announced yesterday that the country has set a new record by planting 714.7 million seedlings in a single day.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the president celebrated the achievement from July 31, 2025, calling it a "thoughtful and honorable act to sustain life for generations to come."

"Planting trees is a great reward to nature," the president wrote, expressing his delight that "our country #Ethiopia set a new example."

He urged the public to continue their efforts, adding, "Keep on planting! It is to the Earth."