The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MoIT) and the Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission (ENEC) have held discussions on areas of collaboration under the Peaceful Nuclear Technology Development Program.

H.E. Dr. Belete Molla, Minister of Innovation and Technology, emphasized the importance of rapidly implementing the peaceful nuclear technology development program and working jointly to integrate it into the country’s economic development agenda. He noted that Ethiopia’s decision to invest in nuclear technology is timely and that the sector will significantly support the nation’s efforts to achieve accelerated economic growth.

The Minister further stated that the Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission should build upon the extensive initiatives previously launched by the Ministry of Innovation and Technology. He affirmed that the Ministry will provide the necessary support to foster a suitable culture and create enabling conditions for the development of the sector.

Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission Commissioner, H.E Mr. Sandokan Debebe, stated that substantial progress has been made within a short period in organizing the institution and making it operational. He expressed his strong interest in working closely with the Ministry of Innovation and Technology and emphasized that the desired outcomes can be achieved through coordinated implementation of the peaceful nuclear technology development program, which has received significant attention from the Ethiopian Government.

During the discussion, a wide range of issues were addressed, including legal frameworks, human capacity development, and other measures required to create an enabling environment and supportive culture for the successful development of the sector.