Russia keen to collaborate with Ethiopia in Robotics Innovations, AI – Ambassador

Addis Ababa, October 23, 2024 (FBC) – Russian Center of Science and Culture (The Pushkin House) in Addis Ababa organized “Days of robotics and innovative educational technologies in Ethiopia” from 23-25 October.

This event is held under the auspices of Rossotrudnichestvo within the framework of the action plan of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, aimed at implementing mutually beneficial cooperation between Russia and African states.

During the event held yesterday, Evgeny Terekhin, the Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia, expressed Russia’s strong desire to collaborate with Ethiopia on advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). He emphasized the growing significance of AI in daily life, highlighting Russia’s commitment to sharing its expertise with Ethiopia in this emerging sector.

The Ambassador also extended an invitation to Ethiopian students who are passionate about AI, encouraging them to apply for scholarships provided by the Russian government to study in Russian universities specializing in the field.

Alexander Evstigneev, Director of the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Addis Ababa (Pushkin House), noted that the center is actively organizing various events aimed at motivating Ethiopian students in the realms of science and technology. He pointed out that Robotics Day is a significant part of these efforts.

The center also offers Russian language and geology classes to Ethiopian students, further strengthening the scientific and educational ties between Russia and Ethiopia, as well as enhancing people-to-people connections. Additionally, it facilitates scholarships for Ethiopian students eager to pursue higher education in Russia, according to the Director.

The first day of the event included a presentation on the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia, lectures, seminars on robotics and VR, workshops on spacecraft assembly and programming, gaming tournaments, demonstration of samples of educational, industrial, aerospace robotics, practical classes “Game development in VR”, among others.

By Wondesen Aregahegn