Ethiopia, Slovenia to Collaborate on Artificial Intelligence and Space Science

Addis Ababa, June 5, 2025 (ENA) --- Ethiopia and Slovenia have expressed their keenness to strengthen cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and space science. 

President Taye Atsekeslassie, hosted Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar at the National Palace, where the two leaders held discussions on a range of bilateral and international issues.

In his media briefing after the meeting, President Taye noted that their talks covered Ethiopia-Slovenia relations, global diplomatic challenges, and regional matters of mutual concern.

The President also emphasized the importance of inclusive international cooperation and expressed appreciation for Slovenia’s balanced approach to Africa, rooted in equality and mutual respect.

As a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, Slovenia discussed how the Council could play a more effective role in addressing African issues and he stated that both leaders agreed on the need for reform within the Security Council, calling for geopolitical and geo-economic representation that reflects the interests of all nations.

President Taye also emphasized the growing strain on multilateralism amid rising international tensions and stressed the importance of amplifying the voice of middle-power nations in shaping global outcomes.

On the bilateral front, the two countries committed to collaborate on advancing AI and space science, with Slovenia offering to share its technological expertise, he emphasized, adding that the leaders also agreed to cooperate in urban agriculture and beekeeping to support Ethiopia’s food self-sufficiency efforts.

President Pirc Musar on her part described the discussions as productive and reaffirmed Slovenia’s support for Africa’s proposal for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

She also expressed interest in expanding partnerships with Ethiopia in economy, AI, water management, and sustainable development.

According to the president, there are many fields the two nations can cooperate in including pharmaceuticals, Artificial Intelligence, and water management.

“I am happy that I am here; I am happy that I saw with my own eyes what Africa and Ethiopia are all about, and I think that the friendship will continue even better," she underscored.