A high-level delegation from Cuba's Communist Party has met with Ethiopia's Prosperity Party this week, raising eyebrows and sparking discussions about the potential implications of this burgeoning relationship.
Adem Farah, Vice President of the Prosperity Party, hailed the "historical ties" between the two nations, highlighting Ethiopia's recent successes in agriculture, particularly in wheat production.
The meeting, which saw Cuban Central Committee member Yudi Mercedes Hernandez also attend, focused on strengthening ties in "investment, diplomacy, and other areas."
While officially presented as a strengthening of party-to-party relations and shared history, some analysts speculate the engagement might be a search for new allies and support on the international stage.
The Prosperity Party's emphasis on "achieving Ethiopia's prosperity" could also mask deeper ambitions related to technology and economic models.
The talks come at a crucial time, with both countries facing internal challenges.
The potential for increased cooperation in health, science, and technology, while presented as a positive, it was learned.