Ethio-India Relations Gaining Momentum: House Speaker Tagesse

Addis Ababa, June 1, 2025 (ENA) -- The Ethiopia and India are keen to further enhance their relations in various spheres, Speaker of the House of People's Representatives Tagesse Chaffo said.

Tagesse received and held discussion with members of Indian parliamentarian delegation.

Stating that the ties between Ethiopia and India are growing from time to time, Tagesse indicated that the visit of the parliamentarian delegation to Ethiopia would further bolster the ties between the two countries.

The speaker added that Indian investors have been making contributions to the economic development of Ethiopia.

“We have special place for India because of our relationship, and it's going very well.  So I think your visit will add (some) steps ahead. We value the relationship between Ethiopia and India, and also, not only the political, bilateral or multilateral level, but also people to people relationship and economic relationships are also highly valued. So we appreciate the economic ties between Ethiopia and India, the political, bilateral and multilateral relationships on all platforms,” Tagesse elaborated.

Ambassador Dina Mufti, who attended the meeting on his capacity as member of the Standing Committee for Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs of the House of People's Representatives, mentioned that the long-standing and historical ties between the two nations were highlighted in the discussion.

Ethiopia and India have vowed to elevate their collaboration in multiple areas, he added.

They stated that they are dedicated to enhancing their partnerships in every area, and vowed to elevate the ties further.

“In the discussion, they had recalled the ties between the two nations are rooted in history, established on a solid foundation, with Ethiopia eager to boost cooperation across various sectors, and India also keen to deepen its relationship with Ethiopia,” Ambassador Dina said.

Ambassador Dina further cited the great contributions Indian teachers have made to Ethiopia in the field of education.