India and Ethiopia Inaugurate Joint Defence Cooperation Meeting

On October 15, 2025, India and Ethiopia held their inaugural Joint Defence Cooperation (JDC) meeting in New Delhi, co-chaired by Indian Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad and Ethiopian Maj Gen Teshome Gemechu. The meeting aimed to enhance bilateral defence ties, focusing on training, military exercises, medical cooperation, and defence industry engagement. This meeting is part of a framework established under a Defence Cooperation MoU signed earlier in 2025, reflecting the long-standing defence partnership between the two nations, which dates back to 1958. The discussions also highlighted the historical and civilizational links between India and Ethiopia, emphasizing their commitment to mutual cooperation in various sectors.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link