Modi Holds Bilateral Talks with Ethiopia and Malaysia at BRICS

During the 18th BRICS summit, Prime Minister Modi praised Ethiopia’s participation, noting its contribution to strengthening the collective voice of the Global South. In his conversation with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Modi highlighted shared regional and international concerns and reiterated India’s openness to defence cooperation and investment in Ethiopia’s mining sector. The meetings also examined progress in infrastructure, education, and people‑to‑people contacts, laying the groundwork for future joint initiatives.