The two leaders explored new avenues of cooperation, focusing on shared priorities and growing partnership. Key agreements were signed, including customs cooperation, data centre establishment, and UN peacekeeping collaboration, reinforcing their commitment to international peace and secu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised that the warmth and affection shown by the Ethiopian leadership and people facilitated the visit, enabling it to proceed quickly and circumvent the lengthy routine diplomatic procedures.
"I think our decision today that we elevate our historic relationship to strategic relationship is the right decision," Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for Ethiopia's support and solidarity following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, stressing that backing from friendly nations is important for India's fight against terrorism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm reception by members of the Indian community after reaching his hotel in Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali accompanying him from the airport.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a traditional Coffee Ceremony with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali at Addis Ababa airport on Tuesday in a gesture of warm friendship between the two countries.
Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by his Ethiopian counterpart, Abiy Ahmed Ali, who personally met him at the airport and escorted him to the hotel. Prime Minister Ahmed Ali is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and address a Joint Session of the Ethiopian Parliament.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Ethiopia from December 16 to December 17, India's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, said key sectors including investments from India, agriculture, mining, digital public infrastructure (DPI), and cybersecurity will be among the
A thick layer of haze engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 337 at 7 am, falling under the 'very poor' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), acc
Seven international flights were cancelled and twelve delayed on Tuesday after volcanic ash affected airspace conditions, prompting airlines to adjust both arrivals and departures for safety.