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.
The Prime Minister characterised the two countries as collaborators in promoting the voice of the Global South. "We are co-passengers and partners of the Global South," he said.
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.
India and Ethiopia on Tuesday elevated the bilateral ties to "strategic partnership" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the decision will provide bilateral relations new energy, new speed and new depth.
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.
Ethiopia is hosting the Indian Prime Minister for the first time since 2011, and the significance of the visit was evident across Addis Ababa, where extensive preparations were made ahead of PM Modi's arrival, including welcome hoardings, posters, and Indian flags displayed throughout the
India and the UAE agreed on new initiatives and a forward-looking agenda to deepen cooperation across key sectors during talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Jordan, beginning his official visit to review India-Jordan ties. He will also visit Ethiopia and Oman, holding talks with leaders, meeting diaspora members, and strengthening partnerships across West Asia and Africa.
Members of the Indian diaspora in Jordan are preparing to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he begins a three-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. The visit focuses on strengthening diplomatic ties, people-to-people connections and cooperation across West Asia and Africa.