02:38Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed highlighted Ethiopia's long-standing historical and spiritual ties with Moscow during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday following the World Atomic Week forum's session.
"We share a common history, religion, also lots of policies. So enhancing those historical backgrounds to better the future is very important. From our end, we want to reinforce our mutual respect in all forms, in all forms of co-operation," Ahmed stressed.
"We also want to align strategical shared priorities. We also want to engage our partners in development and diplomacy," he added.
For his part, Putin emphasised that Russia and Ethiopia have been reliable partners since 1898.
"Today, relations are developing steadily, and trade turnover is increasing. The intergovernmental commission is working confidently. We are doing good work in humanitarian areas, including, first of all, of course, personnel training issues," the president said.
The international forum, organised to mark the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry, runs in Moscow from September 25–28. Its programme features an exhibition of national achievements alongside business sessions and round tables covering energy, industry, medicine, ecology and science.
More than 105 countries are expected to attend, including leaders from the CIS, Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as officials from international organisations, senior government representatives, scientists, experts and business leaders.
Ethiopia and Russia 'share common history, religion, political approaches' - Republic's PM
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed highlighted Ethiopia's long-standing historical and spiritual ties with Moscow during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday following the World Atomic Week forum's session.
"We share a common history, religion, also lots of policies. So enhancing those historical backgrounds to better the future is very important. From our end, we want to reinforce our mutual respect in all forms, in all forms of co-operation," Ahmed stressed.
"We also want to align strategical shared priorities. We also want to engage our partners in development and diplomacy," he added.
For his part, Putin emphasised that Russia and Ethiopia have been reliable partners since 1898.
"Today, relations are developing steadily, and trade turnover is increasing. The intergovernmental commission is working confidently. We are doing good work in humanitarian areas, including, first of all, of course, personnel training issues," the president said.
The international forum, organised to mark the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry, runs in Moscow from September 25–28. Its programme features an exhibition of national achievements alongside business sessions and round tables covering energy, industry, medicine, ecology and science.
More than 105 countries are expected to attend, including leaders from the CIS, Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as officials from international organisations, senior government representatives, scientists, experts and business leaders.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed highlighted Ethiopia's long-standing historical and spiritual ties with Moscow during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday following the World Atomic Week forum's session.
"We share a common history, religion, also lots of policies. So enhancing those historical backgrounds to better the future is very important. From our end, we want to reinforce our mutual respect in all forms, in all forms of co-operation," Ahmed stressed.
"We also want to align strategical shared priorities. We also want to engage our partners in development and diplomacy," he added.
For his part, Putin emphasised that Russia and Ethiopia have been reliable partners since 1898.
"Today, relations are developing steadily, and trade turnover is increasing. The intergovernmental commission is working confidently. We are doing good work in humanitarian areas, including, first of all, of course, personnel training issues," the president said.
The international forum, organised to mark the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry, runs in Moscow from September 25–28. Its programme features an exhibition of national achievements alongside business sessions and round tables covering energy, industry, medicine, ecology and science.
More than 105 countries are expected to attend, including leaders from the CIS, Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as officials from international organisations, senior government representatives, scientists, experts and business leaders.