India’s BRICS Chairmanship 2026 and Ethiopia Visit Highlighted as Historic Diplomatic Milestone
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Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2025-12-15 00:05:12 UTC
Key Points
- India will chair the BRICS summit in 2026, with Ethiopia as a key member since its January 2024 accession.
- PM Modi's Ethiopia visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 15 years, focusing on bilateral ties and BRICS agendas.
- Discussions will cover UN reforms, regional issues, and multilateral cooperation under the BRICS framework.
- Ethiopia joined BRICS in 2024 alongside Egypt, Iran, and UAE during South Africa's chairmanship.
- Visit underscores India-Ethiopia's 'civilizational partnership' and shared priorities in the Global South.