Addis Ababa, June 23, 2026 (FMC) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Ethiopia’s leadership following what he described as a decisive electoral victory, while reaffirming India’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
In a message to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Indian PM Narendra Modi congratulated him and the Prosperity Party on their electoral success, expressing confidence in continued cooperation between New Delhi and Addis Ababa.
He said India deeply cherishes its historic, multifaceted, and long-standing relations with Ethiopia, describing the partnership as rooted in strong historical and people-to-people ties.
The Indian Prime Minister also recalled his visit to Ethiopia last year, noting it as an important moment in strengthening engagement between the two countries.
He added that India looks forward to working closely with Ethiopia to further advance their strategic partnership and deepen cooperation across areas of shared interest.