President Ram Nath Kovind in Ethiopia Photo:PTIIndia is keen to strengthen ties with its people abroad, President Ram Nath Kovind said while urging them to make use of schemes like Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). "Our government is keen to strengthen its ties with our people abroad," Kovind said while addressing the Indian community in Ethiopia here on Wednesday. The Indian community in Ethiopia is estimated to be around 5,000-6,000, according to External Affairs Ministry figures. Stating that both India and Ethiopia have large young populations, Kovind advised the Indian community to make special efforts to connect with Ethiopia's youth. "I must emphasise that all this has been possible due to the valuable support we have received from the Indian community here."

Source: Ethiopian News October 05, 2017 08:37 UTC