Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Ethiopia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Ethiopia,

the second stop on his four-day trip through three countries. From Jordan, he traveled to Addis Ababa, where Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan personally drove Modi to the airport and saw him off. Modi then flew to the second destination of his trip. Upon Modi's arrival, Abiy Ahmed personally drove him from the airport to his hotel, and again upon his departure. Along the way, they made unplanned stops at cultural landmarks such as the Science Museum and Friendship Park. These gestures symbolized the close personal relationship between the two leaders. Ethiopia's BRICS membership lends Addis Ababa and New Delhi a global dimension. During his first visit to Ethiopia, Modi addressed the joint parliamentary session, sharing his thoughts on India's role as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value of the Indo-Ethiopian partnership for the Global South. Modi emphasized the shared goals of the Global South and India's support for Ethiopia's BRICS membership. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed awarded Modi the country's highest civilian honor, the Grand Order of Nishan of Ethiopia. The two leaders signed memoranda of understanding on UN peacekeeping training, education, and a data center for the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Indian companies have invested over US$5 billion in Ethiopia, creating 75,000 jobs in sectors such as textiles, agriculture, and healthcare. The partnership aims to boost mining, innovation, and economic growth as Ethiopia rebuilds after the civil war. Talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali are also planned, and Modi will meet with the Indian diaspora. Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Ethiopia, the second stop on his four-day, three-country tour. From Jordan, he traveled to Addis Ababa. Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan personally drove Prime Minister Modi to the airport and saw him off. Modi then flew to the second destination of his trip. Upon Modi's arrival, Abiy Ahmed personally drove him from the airport to his hotel, and upon his departure, he returned to the airport. Along the way, they made unplanned stops at cultural landmarks such as the Science Museum and Friendship Park. These gestures symbolized the close personal relationship between the two leaders. Experts believe that Ethiopia's BRICS membership gives Addis Ababa and New Delhi a global dimension. During his first visit to Ethiopia, Modi addressed the joint parliamentary session, outlining his thoughts on India's role as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value of the Indo-Ethiopian partnership for the Global South. Modi emphasized the shared goals of the Global South and India's support for Ethiopia's BRICS membership. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed awarded Modi the country's highest civilian honor, the Grand Order of Nishan of Ethiopia. The two leaders signed memoranda of understanding on UN peacekeeping training, education, and a data center for the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Indian companies have invested over US$5 billion in Ethiopia, creating 75,000 jobs in sectors such as textiles, agriculture, and healthcare. The partnership aims to boost mining, innovation, and economic growth as Ethiopia rebuilds after the civil war. Talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali are also planned, and Modi will meet with the Indian diaspora. Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to Ethiopia transformed relations between the two countries from friendship to a strategic partnership. Furthermore, the two BRICS member countries emphasized the key role that cooperation within the group will play in strengthening their bilateral relations. As BRICS members, Ethiopia and India will benefit from enhanced economic cooperation, including the potential for trade in their national currencies. Furthermore, Ethiopia's membership opens access to development finance through the New Development Bank. As the seat of the African Union, Addis Ababa remains a key strategic hub for India's interests on the continent. By strengthening this alliance, India can leverage Ethiopia as a gateway to the African Continental Free Trade Area. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-narendra-modi-ethiopia-visit-updates-december-16-2025/article70402401.ece