PM Modi Addresses Ethiopian Parliament: ‘Feels Like Home in Land of Lions’

In a historic address to the Joint Session of the Ethiopian Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the deep cultural and historical ties between India and Ethiopia. Describing Ethiopia as the ‘land of lions’, PM Modi remarked, ‘I feel very much at home because my home state, Gujarat in India is also home to lions.’ The Prime Minister, who received the ‘Grand Honor Nishan of Ethiopia’ from Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. He thanked Ethiopia for its solidarity following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 and highlighted shared values in democracy and the Global South’s rising influence. The address also touched upon cooperation in digital infrastructure, healthcare, and the ‘Africa Steel Multiplier Initiative’.