Ethiopia and Russia signed a three-year roadmap to expand nuclear cooperation, focusing on energy, health, and agriculture. The deal builds on a 2023 agreement and aligns with Russia’s broader nuclear partnerships in Africa. Both nations also discussed trade, investment, and technology collaboration.

Ethiopia and Russia have signed a three-year roadmap to enhance cooperation in nuclear technology, as announced by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology.

This agreement follows the successful implementation of the first nuclear technology roadmap between the two nations. The signing took place during a high-level forum attended by Ethiopian Innovation and Technology Minister Belete Molla and Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov on Thursday.

The newly signed roadmap builds upon a 2023 agreement that was established on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in St. Petersburg. That agreement primarily focused on exploring the development of nuclear power plants and establishing a Center for Nuclear Science and Technology in Ethiopia.

Additionally, it outlined plans to develop Ethiopia’s nuclear infrastructure, facilitate technical tours and training programs, and support local expertise in atomic science.

Molla emphasized Ethiopia’s interest in harnessing nuclear technology to benefit key sectors such as health, agriculture, and energy supply.

The agreement is part of broader discussions aimed at strengthening Ethiopian-Russian cooperation in trade, investment, education, and technology transfer. While Ethiopia seeks to integrate nuclear technology into its economy, Moscow has been actively expanding nuclear partnerships across Africa.

Previous reports indicate that ROSATOM, Russia’s state nuclear company, has signed similar agreements with several African nations, including Egypt, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, and Nigeria.

In a separate meeting, Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov and Ethiopian Investment Commissioner Zelalem Temesgen discussed expanding investment ties, particularly in the mining, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors. Both parties agreed to organize a business forum to identify potential joint projects.