♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace in Addis Ababa on 16 december 2025, during which the two leaders agreed to elevate India-Ethiopia relations to the level of a Strategic Partnership.

♦ The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral ties, rooted in long-standing civilisational links and strengthened by close people-to-people relations.

♦ The discussions covered key areas of cooperation such as trade and investment, innovation and technology, education and capacity building, and defence. PM Modi conveyed India’s readiness to expand collaboration with Ethiopia in health security, digital health, traditional medicine, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, food security, sustainable agriculture, natural farming and agri-tech. 

♦ On the economic front, the two sides reviewed cooperation in Digital Public Infrastructure, mining, critical minerals and clean energy. PM Modi said Indian companies have invested over USD 5 billion in Ethiopia, particularly in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, generating more than 75,000 local jobs.