Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Ethiopia has elevated India–Ethiopia relations to a Strategic Partnership, blending ancient civilisational links with contemporary cooperation across diplomacy, development, trade and people-to-people ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ethiopia marks a defining moment in India–Africa relations and a milestone in India–Ethiopia ties in particular. Visiting Ethiopia for the first time, PM Modi described the experience as one that filled his heart with immense joy, underscoring the deep historical, cultural and civilisational connections between the two nations. India and Ethiopia, he noted, have shared contact, communication and exchange for thousands of years, and today stand together as co-passengers and partners of the Global South.

The visit comes as part of a sustained diplomatic outreach by India towards Africa over the past decade, during which New Delhi has steadily elevated its engagement with the continent. Ethiopia, with its strategic location, rich history and growing economic potential, occupies a special place in this outreach.

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