The Embassy of India in Addis Ababa

Last Updated on September 18, 2025

The Embassy of India to Ethiopia organized a special media briefing on 07 May 2025 at 1100 hrs (Local Time) to brief the foreign media, strategic experts, think tanks and prominent members of the Indian diaspora on the recent developments in India. During the briefing, detailed presentation on the historical state of play in Pakistan its role in terrorism, particularly directed towards India; and the counter measures taken by India after the deadly terrorist attack of Pahalgam on innocent civilians on 22 April 2025 was brought out.

The briefing started with positive note on providing snapshots of IMF World Outlook 2005 which has projected India to be the 4th largest economy, surpassing Japan and to be the 3rd largest economy in coming years by overtaking Germany. The media was also briefed on successful conclusion of India-UK FTA on 06 May 2025 which paves the way for market access of 99 per cent tariff line, substantial market access given to India by UK in services and financial sectors, IT, ITES services, movement of natural persons etc.

Finally, Ambassador Mr. Anil Rai responded to the questions raised by Media. The briefing ended with expression of solidarity with India and one-minute silence in remembrance of the victims of Pahalgam attack.