Russia Reaffirms Commitment to Educating Talented Ethiopian Youth in Technology

Addis Ababa, March 5, 2025 (ENA)—Russia is committed to supporting talented Ethiopian youth in pursuing their education in technology and education, Russian Center for Science and Culture (Pushkin) Director Vladimir Golovachev said.

The director added that the Russian government has been offering scholarships for Ethiopian students, with 100 scholarships available for the academic year 2025/26, most of which are for technological specialties.

This was stated at a half-day forum aimed at enhancing technological and educational collaboration between Ethiopia and Russia today.

Pointing out that the industry integrated educational system of Russia as one of the leading technological education frameworks globally, Golovachev noted that such types of forum would be developed into sustainable cooperation that eventually lead to business projects benefiting both Ethiopia and Russia.

On his part, Technology Development and Transfer Lead Executive at Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Teklemariam Tessema, noted that international cooperation is beneficial for countries like Ethiopia in terms of educating the youth in the technological landscape.

“Partnering with countries like Russia is more beneficial due to the historical relationship between the two countries. The historical relationship between Ethiopia and Russia has been characterized by mutual respect and sense of solidarity,” the lead executive said.

According to him, a well-educated workforce equipped with the skills and knowledge to innovate in an ever-evolving technological landscape is crucial.

With a population of approximately 130 million people, 70 percent of whom are youth, Ethiopia must equip the youth with the necessary skills and knowledge to overcome challenges and create a better future for all, he elaborated.

Teklemariam believes that partnership with Russian universities could provide valuable resources and expertise, enabling Ethiopians to thrive in the technological age.

Collaborating with universities in Russia, the country with advanced technological capability, could provide valuable knowledge and resources to gain the skills needed for the technological age in Ethiopia, he said.

The lead executive underscored, “By working together we can exchange expertise, promote innovations and foster growth in the technological sector, ultimately leading to improved opportunities and economic development for Ethiopia.”