Category: Press Releases

Bachcha’s Got Talent (22 May 2022)

Posted on May 22, 2022 by EthiopiaAdmin

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav / India@75 celebrations in Ethiopia, the Indian Embassy in collaboration with the Indian Women’s Association organized Bachcha’s Got Talent. More than 50 children participated in the talent show – dances, songs, recitations and drawings. The Indian community and friends of India turned up in large numbers. We would […]

Indian film screened at school in Gambella (20 May 2022)

Posted on May 20, 2022 by EthiopiaAdmin

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav / India@75 celebrations in Ethiopia, the screening of the Indian film “Poorna: Courage has no limit” was held at Don Bosco School in Gambella. The film is about a young girl Poorna’s determination and journey – becoming the youngest girl in the world to climb Mount Everest. We […]

Meeting with Dr. Adunge Debela, CEO of Tea & Coffee Board (18 May 2022)

Posted on May 18, 2022 by EthiopiaAdmin

Ambassador met Dr. Adunge Debela and discussed about investment opportunities in the sector of tea and coffee. They agreed to work together. Verdanta Harvests PLC is an Indian company and has tea estate in Gambella region. Another Indian company Decha Agro PLC has coffee estate in Bonga.

Abrohet Library – book donation project (17 May 2022)

Posted on May 17, 2022 by EthiopiaAdmin

As part of India@75 celebrations in Ethiopia, the Embassy has initiated a campaign to collect books from Indian nationals living in Ethiopia. These books will be donated to Abrehot library. All Indian nationals and friends of India are requested to participate in this campaign.

Visit to Samara University (16 May 2022)

Posted on May 16, 2022 by EthiopiaAdmin

Ambassador Robert Shetkintong visited Samara University and met Dr. Mohammed Usman (PhD), President of Samara University. They discussed collaboration between Samara University and Indian Universities. Ambassador addressed the Indian faculty and encouraged them to undertake outreach initiatives for the benefit of the local community. He also addressed the students about India-Ethiopia relations especially the education […]

India Cup – Badminton (15 May 2022)

Posted on May 15, 2022 by EthiopiaAdmin

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in Ethiopia, India Cup (Badminton) was held at the indoor stadium in Arat Kilo, Addis Ababa. 36 teams participated in the tournament. We were delighted with the participation of teams from Addis Ababa, Bishoftu, Adama, Hawassa and Wolaita Sodo. Also, 2 teams from Embassy of Indonesia participated […]

Visit to Harambee University in Adama (14 May 2022)

Posted on May 14, 2022 by EthiopiaAdmin

Ambassador Robert Shetkintong attended a conference organised by Harambee University. He spoke on India-Ethiopia relations in education. Other speakers were Ambassador Al Busyra Busnar of Indonesia, Ambassador Jean Njeri Kamau of Kenya and Mr. Mensa Musa from Africa USA Chamber of Commerce.

Indian film evening at Wolaita Sodo University (8 May 2022)

Posted on May 8, 2022 by EthiopiaAdmin

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in Ethiopia, an Indian film was screened at Wolaita Sodo University. Bhag Milkha Bhag – the film is about Mr. Milkha Singh, an athlete, who overcame many obstacles in order to become a world champion & Olympian. We would like to thank University management and Indian professors […]

Wachemo University – 8th annual research conference (6 May 2022)

Posted on May 6, 2022 by EthiopiaAdmin

Ambassador Robert Shetkintong, Indonesian Ambassador HE Al Busyra Basnur and Prof Tilahun Teka were the keynote speakers at the inaugural event. The dignitaries also visited the university’s hospital and interacted with the management. They discussed possible areas of collaboration.

Study in India Education Fair (1 May 2022)

Posted on May 1, 2022 by EthiopiaAdmin

15 Indian universities/colleges are participating in the Study in India Education Fair at Hotel Hilton in Addis Ababa. Dr. Berhanemeskel Tena (PhD), Hon’ble Member of Parliament and President of Kotebe University of Education, Shri Manoj Kumar, CEO of EdCIL and Ambassador Robert Shetkintong inaugurated the Education Fair. During the inaugural event, Dr. Tena shared his […]