Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:15am on 12 Sep 2026,Saturday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on September 12, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. The meeting is part of India’s extensive diplomatic engagements during the summit, as New Delhi seeks to deepen partnerships with BRICS members and partner countries. India and Ethiopia are expected to discuss bilateral cooperation, trade, investment and broader issues concerning the Global South. Ethiopia’s participation also highlights the growing importance of Africa within the expanded BRICS framework. The talks come amid India’s efforts to strengthen economic and strategic ties with African nations.