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EAM Jaishankar Begins Five-Day Diplomatic Tour to Ghana, Cote d Ivoire and Ethiopia
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News18•06-10-2026, 12:45
EAM Jaishankar Begins Five-Day Diplomatic Tour to Ghana, Cote d Ivoire and Ethiopia
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has embarked on a five-day official visit to Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ethiopia to strengthen bilateral ties.
- •The visit includes high-level meetings focusing on trade, economic cooperation, capacity building, and people-to-people connections.
- •In Ethiopia, Jaishankar will chair the Regional Heads of Mission Conference and met with Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey.
- •The diplomatic mission highlights India's strong commitment to deepening partnerships with African nations and the Global South.
- •Discussions in Ghana will explore collaboration in pharmaceuticals, agricultural mechanisation, industrialisation, and IT partnerships.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar embarked on a five-day official visit to Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ethiopia starting Tuesday to deepen bilateral partnerships and solidarity with the Global South.
During the visit, India and Ghana will discuss advancing pharmaceutical development under the Accra Reset philosophy, deepening agricultural mechanisation, supporting job creation, and expanding IT and scholarship partnerships.
While stationed in Addis Ababa, EAM Jaishankar met with Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, and is also scheduled to chair the Regional Heads of Mission Conference.
