Ethiopia and Russia have formally agreed to an action plan for the development of a nuclear power plant in the East African nation. The agreement was solidified between Russia’s state-owned atomic energy corporation, Rosatom, and the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation.
The signed action plan was exchanged by Rosatom’s CEO, Alexei Likhachev, and Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedeon Timothy. The ceremony took place at the Kremlin’s First Building in Moscow, in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, as reported by the Russian news agency Sputnik.
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This latest agreement marks a significant step forward in the bilateral cooperation on nuclear energy between the two countries. It builds upon previous memorandums of understanding aimed at exploring the peaceful use of atomic energy.
The collaboration is expected to involve not only the construction of a nuclear power plant but also the development of Ethiopia’s nuclear infrastructure and the training of specialists. Earlier roadmaps have outlined cooperation in areas such as nuclear and radiation safety regulations, as well as the application of nuclear technologies in sectors like healthcare and agriculture.
Ethiopia is seeking to diversify its energy sources to meet the demands of its growing economy and population. The development of nuclear power is seen as a way to ensure a stable and clean energy supply.
