Jaishankar highlights shared aspirations, self-reliance in India-Africa partnership
S. Jaishankar arrived in Ethiopia on October 8 from Côte d’Ivoire on the final leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also included Ghana.
On October 9, 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the enduring India-Africa partnership during a visit to Ethiopia. Addressing a gathering at the Adwa Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa, Jaishankar highlighted the shared values of solidarity and the pursuit of fairness, representation, and the freedom to determine their own futures.
The two nations emphasized cooperation in industrialization, trade, investment, healthcare, education, and technology. Jaishankar stated that India supports over 220 projects in sectors such as power generation, agriculture, railways, and healthcare, while providing education to more than 70,000 African students and professionals over the past decade.
They also discussed the growing role of technology in bilateral cooperation, including digital governance and expanding India Stack initiatives. Jaishankar further noted that India and Ethiopia share the vision of "AI for All" to advance development and prosperity, with a focus on science, innovation, and space, drones, and AI as new frontiers of cooperation.
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