How PM Modi’s Ethiopia visit revitalised India’s Africa outreach and Global South cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s December 2025 visit to Ethiopia elevated India-Ethiopia relations to a structured strategic partnership. The visit strengthened cooperation across trade, defence, technology, healthcare, education, and digital governance, reflecting a long-standing people-centric relationship. India offered development assistance, lines of credit, and expertise in digital public infrastructure, while Ethiopia’s strategic location in the Horn of Africa enhances India’s regional outreach. Both countries emphasized Global South cooperation, UN peacekeeping, and reforming global governance. Modi’s engagement underscores India’s role as a reliable development partner in Africa, combining historical goodwill with forward-looking political, economic, and strategic collaboration.