Ethiopia and Russia have signed a three-year roadmap aimed at expanding cooperation in nuclear technology, announced the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology on Thursday.
The agreement marks the next phase in the countries’ nuclear partnership, building on the first nuclear technology roadmap established in 2023. The signing took place during a high-level forum with Ethiopian Innovation and Technology Minister Belete Molla and Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov in attendance.
The deal extends efforts outlined at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in St. Petersburg last year, which focused on nuclear power plant development and the establishment of a Center for Nuclear Science and Technology in Ethiopia.
Minister Molla highlighted the importance of nuclear technology for Ethiopia’s growth, emphasizing its potential in health, agriculture, and energy sectors. He underscored Ethiopia’s determination to integrate nuclear technology into its economy for sustainable development.
The agreement also includes plans to enhance Ethiopia’s nuclear infrastructure, provide technical training, and support the development of local expertise in atomic science.
Russia has been strengthening nuclear collaborations with various African nations, including Egypt, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, and Nigeria. In line with these efforts, Moscow has intensified its partnership with Ethiopia in sectors such as trade, investment, and technology transfer.
Additionally, Minister Reshetnikov met with Ethiopian Investment Commissioner Zelalem Temesgen to discuss boosting investment, particularly in mining, agriculture, and renewable energy. Both parties agreed to organize a business forum to identify new collaborative projects.
