Building The Global South: PM Modi’s Historic Ethiopia Visit Paves The Way For India To Host BRICS In 2026
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Source: Zee News | Original Published At: 2025-12-17 05:04:50 UTC
Key Points
- PM Modi's Ethiopia visit marks first by an Indian PM in 15 years, highlighting Africa Outreach strategy
- Ethiopia's 2024 BRICS membership and India's 2026 BRICS presidency discussed as platforms for Global South representation
- India supported Ethiopia's BRICS inclusion to enhance African representation in multilateral governance
- International Solar Alliance (ISA) expansion plans include regional solar connectivity and agricultural solar pumps in Ethiopia
- Bilateral trade reached $571.52 million FY2023-24 with $5 billion+ Indian investments in manufacturing and textiles
- Indian concessional loans exceeding $1 billion fund Ethiopian infrastructure projects including rural electrification