Ethiopia and Cuba Enhance Diplomatic and Technological Ties with New MoUs

In a significant move to deepen bilateral relations, Ethiopia and Cuba have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) focusing on the development of sports and technology. The agreements were formalized by Dr. Belete Mola, Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, and Maylin Suarez Alvarez, Cuba’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, with the participation of His Excellency Shewit Shanka, Ethiopia’s Minister of Culture and Sports, and Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla, Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

These MoUs are poised to strengthen the long-standing friendship between the two nations, fostering cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Both countries aim to leverage their partnership in the technology sector, with Cuba offering its extensive experience to help Ethiopia accelerate its digital transformation. Cuba’s expertise will serve as a catalyst in Ethiopia’s efforts to enhance its technological capabilities, supporting a broad range of sectors, including innovation, digital infrastructure, and education.

Ambassador Maylin Suarez Alvarez emphasized the historical significance of the relations between Ethiopia and Cuba, underscoring the importance of further collaboration in the technology sector. The MoU is not just a document, but a commitment to ongoing dialogue, aiming to turn these agreements into tangible projects that will benefit both nations.