South Korea Commits Support for the Advancement of Nuclear Power in Ethiopia
The Republic of Korea (RoK) has committed to supporting Ethiopia in the development of civilian nuclear power. This pledge was made by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ethiopia, Kang Seokhee, during a seminar held at the Korean Embassy.
The seminar brought together officials from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU), the Ministry of Innovation and Energy (MoIE), and the Ministry of Education (MoE).
Representatives from the universities emphasized the significance of focusing on manpower development and stressed the importance of collaboration with developed countries to establish a nuclear science and technology center.
Ambassador Kang Seokhee assured that the Republic of Korea is committed to providing the necessary support to Ethiopia in its endeavors to develop civil nuclear power.
Ethiopia is actively working towards establishing a nuclear science and technology center to leverage the benefits of nuclear power for peaceful applications. In line with this goal, Ethiopia had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian nuclear power company, Rosatom, focusing on nuclear energy.
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This agreement aims to foster robust cooperation between the two countries in the field of nuclear energy.
The cooperative arrangement includes provisions for the training of experts and academics, as well as initiatives to enhance public understanding of the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. This collaboration underscores Ethiopia’s commitment to developing its capabilities in nuclear science and technology with the support of international partners.
