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· Ethiopia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russian Federation for working together in the field of nuclear energy. The MoU was signed between Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology and the Russian State Atomic Energy Cooperation (ROSATOM)
· Provisions of the MoU include building positive public opinion on nuclear energy, cooperating in training and skills development in nuclear energy in Ethiopia are among the objectives of the agreement
· In a statement issued by Rosatom and tracked by www.trendsnafrica.com said that the two parties had identified joint actions for construction of a nuclear power plant and a centre for nuclear science
· However, setting up of nuclear power plant is missing as an objective in the reports coming from Ethiopia
Ethiopia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russian Federation for working together in the field of nuclear energy. The MoU was signed between Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology and the Russian State Atomic Energy Cooperation (ROSATOM). On behalf of Ethiopia, the agreement was signed by Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Russia Alemayehu Tegenu, and from Russian side Nikolay Spassky, Deputy Director-General of ROSATOM.
Provisions of the MoU include building positive public opinion on nuclear energy, cooperating in training and skills development in nuclear energy in Ethiopia are among the objectives of the agreement.
In a statement issued by Rosatom and tracked by www.trendsnafrica.com said that the two parties had identified joint actions for construction of a nuclear power plant and a centre for nuclear science. However, the setting up of a nuclear power plant is missing as an objective in the reports coming from Ethiopia. Earlier in 2017, the two countries established a legal framework for nuclear cooperation. The MoU will also focus on training and building public awareness on nuclear energy. Immediately after this MoU, Rosatom has signed another agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo for construction of a nuclear plant and training center.
Rosatom is also in talks with other African countries like Nigeria and Kenya for building such facilities and for training technicians in host countries. The nuclear power agency of Russia has six reactors in Russia and 36 such units outside the country.
