Ethiopian, Russian navies sign cooperation agreement

Addis Ababa, March 14, 2025 (FMC) – The Ethiopian and Russian navies have explored avenues for cooperation today.

A delegation led by Admiral Vladimir Vorobyev, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, visited the Ethiopian Navy’s naval facilities and training center in Bishoftu town of Ethiopia’s Oromia region.

Following the visit, discussions were held on future cooperation with the Ethiopian Navy, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) stated on its social media channel.

The Deputy Commander of the Ethiopian Navy for Operations, Commodore Jamal Tufisa, noted that the cooperation focuses on training and capacity building.

He said that both sides will continue to work together to strengthen the naval construction that Ethiopian navy has begun and to further strengthen its readiness to protect the interests of the country in international waters.

An agreement was signed after the discussion to jointly strengthen the naval force and facilitate further cooperation.