BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi Welcomes Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed at Bharat Mandapam

BRICS Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

The meeting between the two leaders comes as India hosts the high-level summit, bringing together leaders and representatives from participating countries for discussions on major global and economic issues.

Prime Minister Modi's welcome for Abiy Ahmed at Bharat Mandapam highlights Ethiopia's participation in the BRICS Summit 2026 and the growing engagement between India and African countries through the BRICS platform.

PM Modi Welcomes Abiy Ahmed at Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Ethiopian

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali at Bharat Mandapam, where the BRICS Summit 2026 is being hosted.

The interaction took place as world leaders gathered in New Delhi for the two-day summit. Abiy Ahmed's presence at the venue marks Ethiopia's participation in the high-level BRICS gathering.

Bharat Mandapam is serving as the venue for the BRICS Summit 2026, bringing together participating leaders for discussions on issues of international significance.

Ethiopia PM Arrives at Summit Venue

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali's arrival at Bharat Mandapam adds to the high-level participation at the summit.

His participation provides Ethiopia with an opportunity to engage in discussions alongside other BRICS leaders and representatives.

The welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi also highlights the diplomatic engagement taking place during the summit in New Delhi.

Ethiopia's Participation in BRICS Summit 2026
Ethiopia's participation in the BRICS Summit 2026 reflects its engagement with the grouping and its wider international partnerships.

The summit provides a platform for participating countries to discuss shared priorities, economic cooperation and global challenges.

Abiy Ahmed's presence also brings an important African perspective to the discussions taking place in New Delhi.

Strengthening India-Africa Engagement

India has maintained close engagement with African countries through bilateral and multilateral platforms.

The participation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the BRICS Summit 2026 provides another opportunity for India and Ethiopia to strengthen dialogue and cooperation.

The meeting at Bharat Mandapam adds to the broader diplomatic engagements taking place on the sidelines of the summit.

Bharat Mandapam Hosts BRICS Summit

Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi is hosting the BRICS Summit 2026, where participating leaders are gathering for high-level discussions.