PM Modi receives unique welcome in Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed drives him personally

• PM Narendra Modi began a two-day State visit to Ethiopia at the invitation of PM Abiy Ahmed Ali.
• Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali personally welcomed PM Modi at the airport and chauffeured him to the hotel.
• Abiy Ahmed Ali took PM Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, stops not on the official itinerary.
• The Indian community in Ethiopia warmly welcomed PM Modi by singing “Aisa Desh Hai Mera”.
• The visit aims to boost ties in trade, agriculture, education, technology, and discuss regional/global issues.

Why It Matters: PM Modi's Ethiopia visit began with an unprecedented personal welcome, strengthening bilateral ties.