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Ethiopia Visit… PM Modi addressed the joint

$5 Billion Investment session of the Ethiopian
Parliament
Creates 75,000 Job Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the
Opportunities joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament on
December 17. On this occasion, PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and held discussions with emphasized that both countries combine ancient
Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed at the National wisdom with modern aspirations. In this context,
Palace. During the talks, both leaders agreed to elevate India- he said that both India’s national song, Vande
Ethiopia relations to the level of a strategic partnership. Prime Mataram, and Ethiopia’s national anthem address
Minister Modi emphasized that making the African Union a their respective lands as mother. Speaking about
part of the G20 during India’s presidency in 2023 was a special the shared struggles of both countries, PM Modi
honor for India. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to said that in 1941, Indian soldiers fought alongside
Ethiopia for showing solidarity in the wake of the Pahalgam Ethiopian soldiers in the struggle for Ethiopia’s
terrorist attack. liberation. He said it was an honor for him to
The two leaders reviewed the progress made in the pay tribute to the Adwa Victory Monument,
multifaceted partnership between India and Ethiopia in a symbol of the sacrifices of the Ethiopian
various sectors, including trade and investment, innovation people. Discussing India’s commitment to
and technology, education and capacity building, and defense strengthening and expanding the India-Ethiopia
cooperation. PM Narendra Modi said that Indian companies partnership, PM Modi, while referring to the
have invested more than $5 billion in the Ethiopian economy. principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the
This has created over 75,000 local jobs, primarily in sectors world is one family), said that it was a privilege
such as manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Both Prime for India to supply vaccines to Ethiopia during
Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to working together the COVID-19 pandemic. PM Modi thanked
to address the concerns of the Global South. Cooperation Ethiopia for showing solidarity in strengthening
on multilateral forums, including the United Nations, was the global fight against terrorism.
discussed. They called for greater cooperation on issues such as Scan the QR code to watch the
climate change, renewable energy, and disaster risk reduction. Prime Minister’s full program.

Outcomes of the Ethiopia visit

n Upgrading bilateral relations to a 'Strategic Partnership' level. G20 Common Framework.
n Agreement on cooperation and mutual administrative n Doubling of scholarships for Ethiopian scholars under the
assistance in customs matters. ICCR scholarship program.
n Agreement on establishing a data center at the Ethiopian n Special short-term courses for Ethiopian students and
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. professionals in the field of Artificial Intelligence under the
n Agreement on cooperation in training for UN peacekeeping ITEC program. India will assist in enhancing capacity in
operations. maternal health and newborn care at the Mahatma Gandhi
n Agreement on debt restructuring for Ethiopia under the Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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