Ethiopia, Belarus Sign Protocol of Cooperation

Ethiopia and Belarus signed in Moscow on Friday (October 19) a protocol of cooperation to further bolster bilateral ties. Belarus Ambassador to Russia, Igor Petrishenko, and Ethiopian Ambassador to Russia, Kasahun Dender Melese signed the protocol on behalf of their governments.

Ambassador Igor Petrishenko noted the protocol was the first such document signed by Belarus and Ethiopia. He said "the signing of the protocol is an important milestone that lays down a foundation to step up cooperation in all areas, and more importantly in economy". He added that Belarus and Ethiopia already cooperate on a landmark project: an assembly enterprise of Minsk Tractor Works established in 1984. Ambassador Petrishenko also said that the possibility of training research personnel and students in Belarus was under discussion. Ambassador Kasahun said that political cooperation between the two countries had a long history. "We hope that in the near future in addition to this protocol of cooperation, we will sign agreements on cooperation in economy, science, education and other areas.

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