Narendra Modi was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed upon his arrival in Addis Ababa.

It is reported that he will discuss investment and cybersecurity issues with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

As India prepares to chair the BRICS summit in 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly pay his first-ever historic visit to Ethiopia from December 7 to 8, 2018.

Prime Minister Modi is also expected to address a joint session of the two houses of parliament in Ethiopia during his visit.

Prime Minister Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Ethiopia in 15 years.

By bringing India's global dominance in the digital sector to Ethiopia's institutional development, it will elevate the country's diplomatic capabilities to a higher level.

The agreement on customs joint management support is aimed at facilitating trade between the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the joint session of the House of Representatives and the Federation Council.