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Jaishankar Arrives in Ethiopia to Advance India’s Strategic Partnership
S. Jaishankar is India’s foreign affairs minister.
He arrived in Ethiopia during a trip to three African countries.
Ethiopia is his final stop, after Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.
He said he hoped to have useful meetings and strengthen ties with Ethiopia.
In Côte d’Ivoire, he spoke about how India works with African countries.
He said that this work should match what partner countries need and want.
He also described a programme called ITEC, which offers training in many subjects.
Jaishankar said people who take part can share ideas and learn from one another.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday as part of a three-nation African tour.
He described Ethiopia as the final stop after visits to Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.
Jaishankar said he looked forward to engagements to advance India’s strategic partnership with Ethiopia.
In Côte d’Ivoire, he said India’s development partnership with Africa should respond to African partners’ needs and priorities.
He said the ITEC programme serves more than 160 partner nations and offers nearly 10,000 fully funded training opportunities annually.
- Who
- India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
- What
- He arrived in Ethiopia and said he looked forward to engagements to advance the India-Ethiopia strategic partnership.
- Where
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- When
- Thursday, local time; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- As part of a three-nation African tour, Jaishankar said he hoped to advance India’s strategic partnership with Ethiopia.
Key facts
- Tour itinerary
- Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ethiopia
- Ethiopia's place on tour
- Third and final leg
- ITEC established
- 1964
- ITEC partner nations
- More than 160
- Annual ITEC training opportunities
- Nearly 10,000 fully funded opportunities
- Côte d’Ivoire ITEC participation
- Around 800 training slots used over the preceding 12 years
Quotes
S Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister
“Where Africa is concerned, development partnership has always been central to our engagement, and we have taken a view that what we do in India should respond to the demands and priorities of our African partners.”
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“Hello Addis Ababa! Delighted to arrive in Ethiopia. Thank State Minister @BerhanuTsegaye for the warm reception. Look forward to productive engagements to advance our strategic partnership.”
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