On Saturday, the International RUSSIA EXPO kicked off in Moscow, bringing together exhibitors from all regions of Russia, federal executive authorities, corporations, foreign representatives and public organizations to showcase and view the country’s significant achievements in various sectors of the economy.
Ethiopia’s cooperation with Moscow could help the East African nation benefit from Russia’s advances in technology, industry, culture and trade, President of the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies Manufacturers Association (EPMSMA) Daniel Waktole told Sputnik Africa on Sunday on the sidelines of RUSSIA EXPO.
Ethiopia’s delegation became the first foreign one to participate in this prestigious event, which highlights Russia’s achievements in various economic sectors and brings together exhibits from all regions of the country. The Ethiopian delegation included representatives of the Ethiopian diplomatic community in Russia and heads of major industrial companies in the East African country.
Stressing the importance of participating in the EXPO for his country, Waktole said that the event was an opportunity for Ethiopia to learn from Russia’s progress in various fields.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to learn from Russia, how it’s growing, how it’s developing technology, how it’s also building the capacity of its citizens,” he said. “So it’s a great experience.”
Regarding cooperation between Russia and Ethiopia in the industrial sector, Waktole highlighted the longstanding cooperation history between the two countries and the need for further growth. According to the businessman, Ethiopia’s industrial sector is still in its early stages, making potential Russian contributions of great significance. SPUTNIK
