Ethiopian PM and EAM Jaishankar explore opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations

October 10, 2026 12:51 AM

Ethiopian PM and EAM Jaishankar explore opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, met in Addis Ababa on Friday and explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation and strategic partnership. “Met with S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, and his distinguished delegation today. Our discussions reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Ethiopia and India and explored opportunities further to strengthen bilateral relati...

India-Ethiopia seek to advance strategic partnership as Jaishankar arrives in Addis Ababa

October 9, 2026 12:39 PM

India-Ethiopia seek to advance strategic partnership as Jaishankar arrives in Addis Ababa

India-Ethiopia seek to advance strategic partnership as Jaishankar arrives in Addis Ababa External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday, with India and Ethiopia seeking to advance their strategic partnership through high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral ties. Jaishankar arrived in Ethiopia from Cote d’Ivoire on the final leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also included Ghana. "Hello Addis Ababa! Delighted to arrive in Ethiopia. Thank ...

PM Modi Thanks Leaders of Kazakhstan, Zambia, Ethiopia, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago for Wishes on 25 Years as Head of Government

October 9, 2026 12:42 AM

PM Modi Thanks Leaders of Kazakhstan, Zambia, Ethiopia, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago for Wishes on 25 Years as Head of Government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed gratitude to the leaders of Kazakhstan, Zambia, Ethiopia, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago for their warm wishes and kind words on his completing 25 years of service to the nation as Head of Government, and reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening India’s partnerships and ties with these countries. Prime Minister Modi thanked President of Kazakhstan Qasym-Jomart Toqayev for his warm wishes and said he deeply valued the close friends...

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia from October 6-10

October 6, 2026 12:03 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia from October 6-10

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia from October 6 to 10 to strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen India’s partnership with Africa. During the visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts and meet the leadership of all three countries to review ties of friendship and cooperation. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), discussions will cover trade and economic relations,...

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

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...

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

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...

PM Modi addresses Ethiopian Parliament, highlights shared civilisational ties

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...

PM Modi lays wreath at Adwa Victory Monument in Ethiopia

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...

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

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...

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

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...