Jaishankar Ethiopia visit: talks with FM Gedion Timothewos
Why in the news
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa on 9 October 2026, after arriving from Cote d’Ivoire.
Key facts
- Venue: Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia; he was received by State Minister Berhanu Tsegaye.
- Agenda: education and culture, trade and investment, digitalisation, development projects including infrastructure, maritime issues, security and technology.
- Wider issues: global developments, multilateral engagement and the India-African Union partnership.
- BRICS: Jaishankar appreciated Ethiopia’s participation in the recent BRICS Summit hosted by India.
- He was also to chair a Regional Heads of Mission Conference in Addis Ababa.
Visit at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6-10 October 2026 |
| Countries | Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia |
| Focus areas | Trade, development cooperation, capacity building, people-to-people ties |
About India-Ethiopia ties
India and Ethiopia describe their relationship as a strategic partnership. Jaishankar said it rests on shared values, common aspirations and historic South-South solidarity. MEA presented the tour as part of India’s effort to deepen its partnership with Africa and the Global South.
Exam angle
- Ethiopian Foreign Minister: Gedion Timothewos; capital: Addis Ababa.
- Tour countries: Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Ethiopia.
- Note the reference to the recent BRICS Summit hosted by India.