Ethiopia, UK explore ways to deepen cooperation in fields of science, technology

Addis Ababa, November 12, 2021 (FBC) – Innovation and Technology Minister, Belete Mola (PhD) has conferred with UK Ambassador to Ethiopia Alastair McPhail on ways of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of science and technology.

During the discussion, the Minister said Ethiopia and UK have been enjoying a longstanding and close relationship calling for further engagement to deepen the existing ties with multifaceted areas of cooperation.

Ethiopia needs to draw lessons from profound experiences of the UK in fields of science, technology and innovation.

Ambassador Alastair McPhail , for his part, aid the historical ties between Ethiopia and UK is one of the ancient and most exemplary in its kind.

UK is identifying potential areas of further cooperation with Ethiopia to invest in, he said, adding that his country is confident that Ethiopia will address current circumstances by itself.