Modi’s Ethiopia Visit Highlights BRICS Cooperation and India-Africa Ties

Source: Firstpost | Original Published At: 2025-12-16 09:42:54 UTC

Key Points

• Ethiopia joined BRICS in January 2024, with India playing a key role in supporting its inclusion to strengthen African representation in multilateral forums.
• India-Ethiopia bilateral trade reached $571.52 million in 2023-24, with Indian investments exceeding $5 billion across sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
• Discussions during Modi's visit focused on BRICS coordination, UN reforms, renewable energy cooperation through the International Solar Alliance, and expanding people-to-people ties.
• India has sanctioned over $1 billion in concessional credit for Ethiopian infrastructure projects, including rural electrification and railways.
• Agriculture and digital public infrastructure were highlighted as priority sectors for bilateral collaboration during the visit.