The Government of Ethiopia and Russia inked a nuclear development deal, which enables the former to use nuclear power as an alternative renewable energy source. The deal also allows Ethiopia to use nuclear technology for in agriculture, health and other industries, according to the nuclear application roadmap signed between Ethiopia’s Innovation and Technology Minister Eng. The two sides signed the deal on Monday at the 11th International Forum ATOMEXPO 2019, taking place on April 15 – 16 in Sochi, Russia. Over the past years, the expo has a discussion platform for topical issues regarding nuclear energy and the nuclear industry as well as for establishing high-potential business contacts. “I am certain that the forum, the main theme of which is Nuclear Technology for a Better Life, will be a constructive event that will help to solve advanced problems of the national and global nuclear industry,” President Putin said.

Source: News Business Ethiopia April 16, 2019 09:22 UTC