Archive · 9 Oct 2026
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.
- When
- Thursday, local time; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Why
- As part of a three-nation African tour, Jaishankar said he hoped to advance India’s strategic partnership with Ethiopia.
- 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