PMINDIA
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in New Delhi today, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, being held under India’s chairship.
The two leaders held discussions aimed at further strengthening the bilateral Strategic Partnership. They reviewed progress across key sectors, including economic cooperation, defence and security partnership, and capacity building. The meeting built on Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit to Addis Ababa in December 2025.
The two leaders also exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments of mutual interest. They reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation in multilateral fora.
Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for Ethiopia’s participation in the 18th BRICS Summit and noted that its presence helped in reinforcing the collective voice of the Global South.
PM @narendramodi met PM Dr. @AbiyAhmedAli of Ethiopia in Delhi today. The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in defence, investment, capacity building, healthcare, critical minerals and clean energy. They reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the voice of the… pic.twitter.com/LJqDbYyVC1
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 12, 2026
India and Ethiopia are taking an old friendship into new frontiers!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 12, 2026
Delighted to welcome PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali on his first visit to India.
Today’s talks covered:
Defence.
Capacity building.
Investment linkages.
Critical minerals.
Clean energy.
Healthcare.… pic.twitter.com/V7i1hqAqIu
