IN PHOTOS: Ethiopian PM drives Modi from airport in a warm gesture

Updated On: 16 December, 2025 09:22 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on his maiden bilateral visit, receiving a warm welcome from PM Abiy Ahmed. The visit underscores India–Ethiopia ties and cooperation within the Global South. (Pics/PTI)

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<p>On arrival at the airport, in a warm and special gesture, PM Modi was received by his Ethiopian counterpart, Abiy Ahmed Ali, and accorded a colourful welcome</p>

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On arrival at the airport, in a warm and special gesture, PM Modi was received by his Ethiopian counterpart, Abiy Ahmed Ali, and accorded a colourful welcome

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The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Ethiopian PM also drove his Indian counterpart to the hotel

<p>On the way to the hotel, the Ethiopian PM took a special initiative of taking Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which was not in the itinerary</p>

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On the way to the hotel, the Ethiopian PM took a special initiative of taking Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which was not in the itinerary

<p>A statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs said, "As partners in the Global South, the visit will be a reiteration of the shared commitment of the two nations to advance close ties of friendship and bilateral cooperation"</p>

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A statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs said, "As partners in the Global South, the visit will be a reiteration of the shared commitment of the two nations to advance close ties of friendship and bilateral cooperation"

<p>PM Modi will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India`s journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South</p>

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PM Modi will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India`s journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South

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