{"id":43984,"date":"2026-04-06T18:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/ethiopia-india-expand-cooperation-across-strategic-sectors"},"modified":"2026-04-06T18:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:42:11","slug":"ethiopia-india-expand-cooperation-across-strategic-sectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/ethiopia-india-expand-cooperation-across-strategic-sectors","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia, India Expand Cooperation Across Strategic Sectors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>India and Ethiopia are exploring broader areas of collaboration across a wide range of sectors, according to Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia.<\/p>\n<p>In an exclusive interview with ENA, India\u2019s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai affirmed that India is keen to deepen its partnership with Ethiopia.<\/p>\n<p>The ambassador elaborated the two nations have determined to diversify their cooperations into new and emerging fields.<\/p>\n<p>He recalled that during the December visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the leaders of the two countries agreed to work closely in key areas including environmental protection, climate change, industrial development and preparations for the COP32.<\/p>\n<p>India, he affirmed, stands ready to fully support Ethiopia\u2019s preparations to host COP32 in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will be very happy to support Ethiopia in any way which is required,\u201d Ambassador Rai added.<\/p>\n<p>According to the ambassador, Ethiopia\u2019s selection to host the global climate conference reflects its practical commitment to implementing climate policies through initiatives such as the Green Legacy Initiative (GLI).<\/p>\n<p>The two countries maintain a strategic partnership focused on strengthening economic, technological and development cooperation, he emphasized, adding that key sectors include manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, information and communication technology as well as capacity building.<\/p>\n<p>The Indian Embassy will work closely with Ethiopian institutions, including the Environmental Protection Authority and the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure, to expand ongoing initiatives, Ambassador Rai indicated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will be having a discussion with the Environmental Protection Authority and also with the Ministry of Urban Development and Infrastructure to see how we can broaden the scope of engagement on initiatives already in the pipeline,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>On industrial cooperation, the ambassador further noted the collaboration between India\u2019s Central Leather Research Institute and Ethiopia\u2019s Mojo industrial cluster, aimed at upgrading the leather industry through enzymatic processing technologies.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative has been improving product quality while ensuring environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are producing very high-quality leather, and all the waste generated is converted into high-end manure,\u201d Rai explained.<\/p>\n<p>He further emphasized the importance of further expanding cooperation in areas of mutual benefit, underscoring the growing depth of Ethiopia-India relations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ethiopia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. India and Ethiopia are exploring broader areas of collaboration across a wide range of sectors, according to Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia. In an exclusive interview with ENA, India\u2019s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai affirmed that India is keen to deepen its partnership with Ethiopia. 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