India and Ethiopia Strengthen Economic Ties with WTO Accession Protocol
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Agreement Signed | India and Ethiopia signed the bilateral accession protocol for Ethiopia's WTO membership. |
| Indian Representative | Dr Senthil Pandian C., Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the WTO. |
| Ethiopian Representative | Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew Daka, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia in Geneva. |
| Purpose of Protocol | Part of Ethiopia's WTO accession negotiation framework, covering market access, trade policy reforms, tariff structures, services access, and regulatory alignment. |
| India-Ethiopia Trade | India is Ethiopia's second-largest trading partner, with cooperation in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, infrastructure, education, and healthcare. |