**Executive Summary**
On December 17, 2023, the Prime Minister addressed the Joint Session of the Ethiopian Parliament during his first bilateral visit to Ethiopia. He conveyed India's commitment to strengthening its partnership with Ethiopia and highlighted the importance of collaboration between India and Ethiopia, as nations of the Global South. He underscored his proposal made at the Johannesburg G-20 Summit to launch "Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative" to train one million trainers in the continent.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Bilateral Relations:**
* The Prime Minister extended greetings from the people of India to the lawmakers of Ethiopia.
* He acknowledged the honor of addressing the Parliament and speaking to the people of Ethiopia.
* He expressed gratitude for being bestowed with the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia.
* The age-old ties between the countries have been elevated to a strategic partnership during the visit.
* **Historical and Cultural Connections:**
* Both countries combine ancient wisdom with modern ambition.
* India's national song "Vande Mataram” and the Ethiopian national anthem both refer to their land as the mother.
* Indian soldiers fought alongside Ethiopians for their liberation in 1941.
* Tribute was paid to the Adwa Victory Monument.
* **Commitment to Partnership:**
* India is committed to enhancing and building a stronger India-Ethiopia partnership.
* India's development experiences, including in digital public infrastructure, food processing, and innovation, were shared.
* India is ready to continue its development support to Ethiopia.
* India supplied Ethiopia with vaccines during the Covid pandemic.
* **Global Collaboration:**
* India and Ethiopia, as nations of the Global South, must stand together.
* Ethiopia was thanked for its solidarity in strengthening the global fight against terrorism.
* India welcomed the African Union as a permanent member of the G20.
* India-Africa connections have grown, with over 100 visits at the Head of State and Government level.
* **Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative:**
* The Prime Minister proposed the "Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative" at the Johannesburg G-20 Summit.
* The initiative aims to train one million trainers in Africa.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ethiopian People and Government**
* **Impact:** Strengthened bilateral relations with India, continued development support, and opportunities for collaboration in various fields.
* **Action Required:** Continue engaging with India to leverage development opportunities and foster collaboration.
**African Union**
* **Impact:** Recognition as a permanent member of the G20 and support for its goals of African unity.
* **Action Required:** Participate in G20 initiatives and collaborate with India on development projects.
**Global South Nations**
* **Impact:** A strengthened voice on the global stage through collaboration between India and Ethiopia.
* **Action Required:** Explore opportunities for collaboration and advocacy with India and Ethiopia.
**Indian Teachers and Businesses in Ethiopia**
* **Impact:** Recognition for their contribution to the growth and prosperity of Ethiopia.
* **Action Required:** Continue to contribute to the growth and prosperity of Ethiopia.
Key Entities Referenced
Ethiopian Parliament: The legislative body of Ethiopia, addressed by the Indian Prime Minister.
India-Ethiopia partnership: Bilateral relationship between India and Ethiopia, encompassing development support, cultural ties, and strategic cooperation.
Addis Ababa: Headquarters to the African Union, signifying its importance in African unity.
G20: Forum of 20 major economies, where India advocated for the African Union's permanent membership and proposed the Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative.
Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative: India's proposal to train one million trainers in Africa to develop skills within the continent.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister addresses the Joint Session of
Parliament in Ethiopia
प्रव तथ: 17 DEC 2025 1:37PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister today addressed the Joint Session of Ethiopian Parliament. This was a special honor
accorded to Prime Minister who is on his first bilateral visit to Ethiopia.
Prime Minister began his address by extending greetings of friendship and goodwill from the people of
India to the lawmakers of Ethiopia. He noted that it was a privilege for him to be addressing the
Parliament and through this temple of democracy speaking to the common people in Ethiopia- farmers,
entrepreneurs, proud women and young people who are shaping the future of the country. He thanked the
people and Government of Ethiopia for bestowing on him the highest award- Great Honour Nishan of
Ethiopia. Given the salience of the relationship, Prime Minister expressed deep satisfaction that the age-
old ties between the two countries have been elevated to a strategic partnership during the visit.
Recalling the civilizational ties between India and Ethiopia, Prime Minister underlined that both the
countries combine ancient wisdom with modern ambition. In this context, he noted that India’s national
song "Vande Mataram” and the Ethiopian national anthem both refer to their land as the mother. Alluding
to the shared struggle of the two countries, Prime Minister highlighted the contribution of Indian soldiers
who fought alongside fellow Ethiopians for their liberation in 1941. He expressed that it was an honor for
him to pay tribute to the Adwa Victory Monument that symbolizes the sacrifices of the Ethiopian people.
Prime Minister conveyed India’s commitment to enhance and build stronger India-Ethiopia partnership. In
this regard, he recalled the contribution of Indian teachers and Indian businesses to the growth and
prosperity of Ethiopia. He shared India’s development experiences, including in the fields of digital public
infrastructure, food processing and innovation and conveyed India’s readiness to continue its development
support to Ethiopia in keeping with the latter’s priorities. Conveying India’s commitment to serve
humanity as embodied in its principle of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” [the world is one family], he outlined
that it was a privilege for India to supply Ethiopia with vaccines during the Covid pandemic.
Prime Minister emphasized that India and Ethiopia, as nations of the Global South, must stand together to
give greater voice to developing countries. He thanked Ethiopia for their solidarity in strengthening the
global fight against terrorism.
Highlighting the pivotal role of Addis Ababa, headquarters to the African Union, in realizing the dreams of
African unity, Prime Minister stated that India was honored to welcome the African Union as a permanent
member of the G20 during its presidency. He added that under 11 years of his government, India-Africa
connections have grown manifold and the two sides have exchanged over 100 visits at the level of Heads
of State and Government. He reflected upon India’s deep commitment to Africa’s development and
underscored his proposal made at the Johannesburg G-20 Summit to launch "Africa Skills MultiplierInitiative” to train one million trainers in the continent.
Prime Minister thanked the Hon’ble Speaker for the opportunity to share India’s journey with a fellow
democracy, noting that the Global South was writing its own destiny.
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