Ethiopia seeks secure digital cooperation with Huawei
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Fanamc
Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh called for digital cooperation with Huawei to prioritise national objectives, security, sustainability and local value creation. Talks on 31 October with Huawei Ethiopia’s new general manager, Eric Yuan, also covered Digital Ethiopia 2030 and stronger digital infrastructure, according to Fanamc.
Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh called for Ethiopia’s digital cooperation with Huawei to take account of national priorities, security, sustainability and local value creation. He discussed these priorities with Eric Yuan, the newly appointed general manager of Huawei in Ethiopia, according to the Fanamc news agency.
The talks covered the progress of Ethiopia’s digital economy, the “Digital Ethiopia 2030” vision and ways to strengthen collaboration on the country’s digital transformation. Temesgen Truneh highlighted Huawei’s contribution to developing information and communications technology infrastructure and expanding connectivity. Eric Yuan praised the government’s efforts and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s ambitions, the deputy prime minister said in a message published on his social media accounts.
The two sides agreed to strengthen their cooperation and turn their commitments into results benefiting the population, according to Temesgen Truneh. He stressed that partnerships must support Ethiopia’s objectives and that the country intends to develop its capacity to shape its own digital future.
