Ethiopia and Russia have signed a new three-year agreement to enhance their collaboration in nuclear technology, focusing on infrastructure development and expertise building.
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology announced that the agreement was signed during a high-level forum attended by Ethiopian Minister Belete Molla and Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. This deal builds upon a 2023 agreement signed at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in St. Petersburg, which explored nuclear power plant development and the establishment of a Center for Nuclear Science and Technology in Ethiopia.
Under the new roadmap, Ethiopia and Russia will work together to advance Ethiopia’s nuclear infrastructure, facilitate technical training, and strengthen local expertise in atomic science. Molla emphasized Ethiopia’s plans to utilize nuclear technology in healthcare, agriculture, and energy.
Russia has been expanding its nuclear partnerships across Africa, having signed similar agreements with countries such as Egypt, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, and Nigeria. Meanwhile, Ethiopia seeks to integrate nuclear technology into its economic framework.
In addition to the nuclear cooperation deal, Reshetnikov met with Ethiopian Investment Commissioner Zelalem Temesgen to discuss boosting investment in key sectors, including mining, agriculture, and renewable energy. Both sides agreed to organize a business forum to explore potential joint projects.