Ethiopia, Pakistan Sign MoU to Cooperate in Science and Technology Fields

Addis Ababa May 12/2023(ENA):- Ethiopia and Pakistan signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to cooperate in the science and technology fields.

The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia and Ministry of Science and Technology of Pakistan. 

During the signing ceremony, Foziya Imam, Advisor to Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology with the rank of State Minister noted that the agreement laid the foundation for cooperation among science and technology development and research institutions of the two countries. 

She underlined that the MoU helps to enhance the higher education institution and industry linkage programs. 

 

The two ministries are responsible for preparing a joint implementation plan within a short period of time, according to Fozia. 

Zainul Abedin, Scientific Advisor of the Ministry of Science and Technology, marks the agreement as a new field of partnership between the two countries. 

He also reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to implement the signed document and readiness to support Ethiopia in technology transfer and knowledge sharing, such as in the pharmaceutical, textile, and chemical industries.