Abiy Ahmed Invites Russia to Partner on AI University

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed invited Russian universities and institutions to partner with the newly established Medemer University of Artificial Intelligence in Addis Ababa. Speaking at the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Abiy Ahmed framed the initiative as a step toward technological sovereignty, arguing that African researchers must create tools in local languages and maintain control over their own data.

Beyond artificial intelligence, the Prime Minister identified food security and energy as priority areas for cooperation. He specifically mentioned the development of a nuclear power plant to diversify Ethiopia's energy sources. Abiy Ahmed emphasized that modern partnerships between Ethiopia and Russia must move beyond historical ties to produce tangible outcomes in production and trade.

Following the summit, Abiy Ahmed returned to Ethiopia. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Government Communication Service stated the visit was intended to demonstrate the strategic partnership between the two nations and produce concrete results from their enduring relationship.