Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on his maiden bilateral visit, receiving a warm welcome from PM Abiy Ahmed. The visit underscores India–Ethiopia ties and cooperation within the Global South. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-12-16 09:22 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
On arrival at the airport, in a warm and special gesture, PM Modi was received by his Ethiopian counterpart, Abiy Ahmed Ali, and accorded a colourful welcome
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Ethiopian PM also drove his Indian counterpart to the hotel
On the way to the hotel, the Ethiopian PM took a special initiative of taking Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which was not in the itinerary
A statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs said, "As partners in the Global South, the visit will be a reiteration of the shared commitment of the two nations to advance close ties of friendship and bilateral cooperation"
PM Modi will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South
