PM Modi clapped enthusiastically during ‘Vande Mataram’ presentation in Ethiopia. Watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen clapping enthusiastically during the rendition of ‘Vandiction of Mataram’ by singers at a banquet hosted by his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa.

Modi described it as “deeply uplifting”. In a video snippet shared by Modi on X (formerly known as Twitter), three Ethiopian singers can be seen singing a soulful rendition of the Indian national anthem.

“At yesterday’s dinner hosted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, there was a spectacular rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ by Ethiopian singers. It was an emotional moment, that too at a time when we are celebrating 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’,” Modi said in the post.

At yesterday’s banquet dinner hosted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, there was a wonderful rendition of Vande Mataram by Ethiopian singers. It was a very emotional moment, that too at a time when we are completing 150 years of Vande Mataram. @AbiaAhmedAli pic.twitter.com/TeHbPzBBLb

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 17 December 2025

The banquet was hosted by the Prime Minister of Ethiopia in honor of Modi, who is here on his first visit.

Modi is on a four-day visit to three countries.

India is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the national anthem this year.