President Taye Holds Discussion with Russia’s President Int’l Cooperation Advisor in Transport

Addis Ababa, May 9, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie has conferred with advisor to the President of Russian Federation, Igor Levitin, on the margins of Russia’s 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow.

President Taye and Igor Levitin, who is also Special Presidential Representative for International Cooperation in Transport Domain, discussed on ways of strengthening cooperation in the spheres of logistics and transportation between Ethiopia and Russia.

 

They also emphasized the need for cooperation in the endeavors of regional infrastructure connectivity, where Ethiopia is working aggressively.    

Speaking on the occasion, President Taye underscored that Ethiopia and Russia have long standing relationships and has been gaining momentum in recent time.

 

Noting that Ethiopia is one of the largest economies in region, the country has prioritized logistic and transportation expansion within the country as well as across the region.

Acknowledging Russia has adequate experience and potential in the area of logistic development, President Taye has reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to working together in this area. He also stressed the need for translating the commitment into action in this regard.

 

On his part, Igor Levitin appreciated the ever-growing bilateral ties between Russian and  Ethiopia.

For him, Ethiopia is strategically important nation in the African continent and his country is committed to deepen the relationship.

He also reaffirmed the commitment of the Russian government to execute new logistics and transport projects in Ethiopia and cooperate with the East African nation in its effort for regional logistics linkage.