Addis-Ababa Welcomes Russian Investment Looking Forward to Upcoming Russia–Africa Summit

... Lecturer at the Department of Political Theory at MGIMO University. Tatiana Bogdasarova, RIAC Program Manager, met Mr. Aargau for the interview. Alemayehu Tegenu Aargau, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Russia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed coined the notion of “medemer” (multiplication/synergy), which is all about being considerate of collective interests rather than pursuing narrow self-interest. This concept rejects the assumption that politics should always be a “zero-sum” game and thus implies a change ...