Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Jaishankar and Ethiopian Counterpart Discuss Expanding Bilateral Ties
India’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, met Ethiopia’s foreign minister, Gedion Timothewos.
They met in Addis Ababa on Friday.
They talked about ways India and Ethiopia could work more closely together.
Their topics included education, culture, trade, investment and digitalisation.
Jaishankar also mentioned development projects, infrastructure, maritime matters, security and technology.
The ministers shared their views about events around the world and working together in international groups.
Jaishankar welcomed Ethiopia’s participation in a recent BRICS Summit hosted by India.
He said the two countries’ partnership is built on shared values and common hopes.
Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa on Friday.
They discussed expanding cooperation in education, culture, trade, investment and digitalisation.
Jaishankar also cited development projects, infrastructure, maritime affairs, security and technology as areas covered.
The ministers exchanged views on global developments, multilateral engagement and the India–African Union partnership.
Jaishankar praised Ethiopia’s participation in the recent BRICS Summit hosted by India.
- Who
- Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos.
- What
- They discussed strengthening India–Ethiopia ties and exchanged views on international affairs and cooperation.
- When
- Friday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Why
- To advance the India–Ethiopia strategic partnership and explore cooperation across bilateral and multilateral areas.
- Meeting
- Jaishankar met Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa.
- Bilateral topics
- Education, culture, trade, investment and digitalisation.
- Additional areas cited by Jaishankar
- Development projects, infrastructure, maritime affairs, security and technology.
- International cooperation
- The ministers discussed multilateral engagement and the India–African Union partnership.
- BRICS
- Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Ethiopia’s participation in the recent BRICS Summit hosted by India.
- Visit itinerary
- The Ministry of External Affairs said Jaishankar would meet Ethiopia’s leadership and chair the Regional Heads of Mission Conference in Addis Ababa.
- Previous stop
- Jaishankar arrived in Ethiopia after concluding a visit to Côte d’Ivoire.