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December 17, 2025 3:22 PM

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed personally drives PM Modi to airport, bids farewell after landmark visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday concluded his two-day visit to Ethiopia and departed for Muscat, Oman, marking the final leg of his three-nation tour that began in Jordan. In a notable personal gesture, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali once again drove PM Modi to the airport and bid him farewell as the Indian leader emplaned. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had earlier received PM Modi at the airport on Tuesday and personally drove him to his hotel, underscoring the warmth and closen...

December 17, 2025 5:20 PM

PM Modi plants sapling at Ethiopian Parliament under ‘Ek Ped, Maa Ke Naam’ initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday planted a sapling at the Ethiopian Parliament in Addis Ababa as part of India’s ‘Ek Ped, Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, highlighting the shared commitment of India and Ethiopia to environmental protection. PM Modi was joined by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. Referring to Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of trusteeship, the Prime Minister said humanity does not own the planet but holds it in trust for future generations. He noted that the spirit behi...

December 17, 2025 3:55 PM

PM Modi addresses Ethiopian Parliament, highlights shared civilisational ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament, a special honour accorded to him during his first bilateral visit to the African nation. He received a standing ovation from lawmakers ahead of his address. Addressing the session, PM Modi said, "It is a moment of great privilege to stand before you today. It is wonderful to be here in Ethiopia, the land of lions. I feel very much at home because my home state, Gujarat in India, is also home to lion...

December 17, 2025 1:48 PM

PM Modi lays wreath at Adwa Victory Monument in Ethiopia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid wreath at the Adwa Victory Monument in Addis Ababa, paying tribute to Ethiopia’s historic victory in the 1896 Battle of Adwa, which symbolised African resistance to colonialism and safeguarded the country’s independence. The Adwa Victory Monument is a contemporary complex commemorating Ethiopia’s triumph over Italian forces. It houses a museum featuring artefacts, weapons and historical dioramas, along with conference halls, an amphitheatre a...

December 17, 2025 2:04 PM

Senior leaders congratulate PM Modi on receiving Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour

Senior leaders including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and BJP President JP Nadda on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was conferred with Ethiopia’s highest civilian award, the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’, calling it a moment of pride for the country and a milestone in India-Ethiopia relations. PM Modi was conferred with the honour by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Tuesday, becomin...

December 17, 2025 11:44 AM

India, Ethiopia unveil strategic roadmap, set course for deeper ties during PM Modi’s visit

India and Ethiopia on Tuesday elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa, marking a significant step in deepening cooperation between the two Global South partners. PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the National Palace, where the two leaders held discussions in one-on-one, restricted and delegation-level formats. The talks covered the full spectrum of bila...

December 17, 2025 9:23 AM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace in Addis Ababa, during which the two leaders agreed to elevate India-Ethiopia relations to the level of a Strategic Partnership. PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome on arrival at the National Palace, where the discussions were held in one-on-one, restricted and delegation-level formats. The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral ties, rooted in long-standin...

December 16, 2025 5:05 PM

India-Jordan issue joint statement as PM Modi’s Amman visit marks 75 years of ties, sets roadmap for deeper cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during December 15-16 marked a significant milestone in India-Jordan relations, as the two countries celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. The visit, undertaken at the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to deepen cooperation across political, economic, technological and cultural domains. During bilateral and expanded talks held in Amman...

December 16, 2025 4:04 PM

Prime Minister concludes Jordan visit with call to double bilateral trade to $5 billion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to Jordan on Tuesday after holding extensive talks with King Abdullah II and addressing a high-profile business forum that brought together industry leaders from both nations. The visit, which marks India's first full bilateral engagement with Jordan and comes as the two countries prepare to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, saw the finalization of multiple agreements and a shared vision for enhanced economic cooperation. During...

December 16, 2025 3:50 PM

PM Modi concludes landmark Jordan visit; India signs five MoUs with Amman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday concluded his landmark visit to Jordan, during which the two countries signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen cooperation across key sectors, and departed for Ethiopia on the second leg of his three-nation tour. In a special gesture reflecting close bilateral ties, Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally saw off the Prime Minister at the airport in Amman. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the MoUs were ...