With reference to India's developmental cooperation with Ethiopia, consider the following statements: 1. India has supported over 50,000 students in Ethiopia. 2. The cooperation focuses on sectors including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and space. 3. India has supported over 220 projects in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Jaishankar highlights India's support for 220 projects and over 70,000 students in Ethiopia

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 10 October 2026

South-South Cooperation and developmental diplomacy: a key GS2 theme for India's Africa policy.

Why in news

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India's extensive developmental support to Ethiopia, including 220 projects and support for 70,000 students, during a visit to Addis Ababa.

Background

S. Jaishankar visited the Adwa Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as part of a three-nation tour including Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. India has supported over 220 projects and 70,000 students in Ethiopia, with cooperation focusing on manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, space, drones, AI, and India Stack.

Facts for Prelims

PostS. Jaishankar: Minister of External Affairs of India
PlaceAddis Ababa: Capital of Ethiopia
FactIndia supported over 220 projects and 70,000 students in Ethiopia

Prelims practice question

With reference to India's developmental cooperation with Ethiopia, consider the following statements:

India has supported over 50,000 students in Ethiopia.
The cooperation focuses on sectors including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and space.
India has supported over 220 projects in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states India supported over 70,000 students.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how India's 'South-South Cooperation' model, exemplified by its developmental partnerships in Africa, serves as a tool for expanding its global footprint.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Strategic autonomy: Leveraging developmental aid to build non-aligned partnerships in the Global South
Digital diplomacy: Exporting India Stack as a scalable public good for emerging economies
Diversified cooperation: Transitioning from traditional aid to high-tech collaboration in AI and space

Keywords: South-South Cooperation · Digital Public Infrastructure · Strategic Autonomy · Developmental Diplomacy · Global South

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