Ethiopia and India Pledge Enhanced Economic and Digital Collaboration
Addis Ababa (Hornpost) Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Abiy Ahmed, today received the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Narendra Modi, at the National Palace in Addis Ababa during a high-level official reception, marking Prime Minister Modi’s official visit to Ethiopia.
Following the welcoming ceremony, the two leaders held a private tête-à-tête meeting, during which they exchanged views on key strategic issues concerning bilateral relations between Ethiopia and India.
This was followed by an expanded bilateral meeting involving delegations from both countries. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, digital transformation, and tourism, reflecting the shared development priorities and welfare interests of both nations.
During the talks, the two Prime Ministers underscored the importance of expanding investment opportunities and enhancing economic partnerships, particularly in sectors such as industry, technology, agriculture, and energy. They also emphasized deepening collaboration in digitization to support ongoing digital transformation efforts and improve service delivery in both countries.
Tourism was highlighted as another key area of cooperation, with both sides expressing interest in promoting cultural exchange, developing tourism infrastructure, and increasing people-to-people ties by leveraging the rich historical and cultural heritage of Ethiopia and India.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National Palace, where the Indian leader was accorded a ceremonial reception followed by a tour of the Palace Museum.
The visit underscores the strong diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and India and reaffirms their mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral relations based on shared interests, sustainable development, and long-term cooperation.
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