🔊 Speaking...

Events/Photo Gallery

Welcome Reception to Ambassador Devesh Uttam and Dr. Ruchi Uttam

November 06, 2026

The Indian community in Ethiopia came together to extend a heartfelt welcome to Ambassador Devesh Uttam and Dr. Ruchi Uttam, at a special welcome reception.

The evening brought together members of twelve Indian community organisations and associations, reflecting the diversity, vibrancy and strong bonds that unite the Indian diaspora in Ethiopia.

Leaders and Representatives of Indian Business Forum, the Indian Women Association, Hindu Mahajan, Keralam Samajam, Indian Samaj Bishoftu, HSS Ethiopia, Durga Pooja Samiti, Telugu Samaj, Tamil Samaj, Maharashtra Samaj, Rajasthan Parivar and Bohra Community came together wishing Amb. Uttam a successful and fulfilling tenure.

Adding colour and warmth to the occasion, the programme featured a series of cultural performances, including Ganesh Vandana, Bharatanatyam, dance presentations and a special performance by an Ethiopian Dance Troop.

Amb. Devesh Uttam expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and the Indian community’s continued contributions to strengthening India-Ethiopia friendship.He also acknowledged the diaspora’s important role in fostering people-to-people ties, promoting cultural exchange and preserving India’s rich cultural heritage abroad.