Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening the bilateral Strategic Partnership between India and Ethiopia, building upon Prime Minister Modi's historic visit to Addis Ababa in December 2025. The leaders reviewed progress across key sectors including economic cooperation, defence and security partnership, and capacity building initiatives.
Both leaders exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation in multilateral fora. Prime Minister Modi specifically expressed appreciation for Ethiopia's participation in the 18th BRICS Summit, noting that its presence helped reinforce the collective voice of the Global South. The meeting was part of India's chairship of the BRICS Summit.