Ethiopia and India sign defense cooperation agreement

Addis Ababa, February 12, 2025 (FMC) – In a significant move to strengthen military ties, Ethiopian Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh signed a defense cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU) today, on the sidelines of Aero India 2025.

The newly established partnership aims to deepen cooperation in various defense sectors, including defense industrial collaboration, cyber security, joint research and development, as well as capacity building, according to Ethiopian Embassy in New Delhi.

The two top defense officials have expressed a commitment to exploring additional areas of military cooperation through their respective defense ministries. This MoU marks a pivotal step in enhancing the relationship between Ethiopia and India, the Embassy announced.