{
  "id": 6871983,
  "title": "PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-ethiopian-prime-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T05:59:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-ethiopian-prime-minister/article71459260.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 12, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a bilateral meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The two leaders discussed ways to further bolster the strategic partnership between their nations, covering sectors such as economic cooperation, defense and security collaboration, and capacity building. This meeting followed Modi's historic visit to Addis Ababa in December 2025, as noted in the statement.\n\nDuring their discussion, the two leaders exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual concern, reaffirming their commitment to close cooperation in multilateral forums. Modi specifically commended Ethiopia's participation in the 18th BRICS Summit, recognizing its role in strengthening the voice of the Global South.\n\nEarlier that day, on September 11, 2026, Modi had held crucial bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He also engaged in extensive talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine. Modi is set to meet with the UAE Crown Prince on Saturday, September 12, 2026, before attending a joint session.",
  "summary": "Both leaders exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation in multilateral fora, says the Ministry of External Affairs",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "PM Modi, Xi Jinping to meet in India after 7 years: Arunachal border, mega dam, bilateral ties on agenda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/pm-modi-xi-jinping-to-meet-in-india-after-7-years-arunachal-border",
        "published": "2026-09-12T02:40:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Modi, Putin deepen ties as Russia urges BRICS to counter West",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/modi-putin-deepen-ties-as-russia-urges-brics-to-counter-west",
        "published": "2026-09-12T05:15:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}