New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the African nation, Ethiopia, on December 16-17 after concluding his visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

In a news conference on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the current visit reflects India's commitment towards deepening South-South Cooperation, and strengthening of partnership with Africa.

"PM Modi will be visiting Ethiopia from 16th to 17th December...The visit comes at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali and this is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 2011...," said MEA Secretary (South) Dr Neena Malhotra.

"Ethiopia is an important and trusted partner in the Global South and the African context. Th...