2021-05-02 13:05:25 GMT2021-05-02 21:05:25(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
ADDIS ABABA, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Abdissa Yilma, Director General of the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), is optimistic Ethiopia will effectively tackle the adverse effects of climate change through science-driven and informed decision making with the help of China-backed satellites.
The ESSTI, a young Ethiopian institution that seeks to exploit the multidimensional use of space science and technologies, aims to eventually enable the country's aspiration of building an environment-friendly and climate-resilient economy.
Courtesy of the ever-expanding Sino-Ethiopia ties, Yilma believes this aspiration is fast becoming a reality. The director general, in particular, spoke highly of Ethiopia's recent launch of two Chinese-backed satellites.