Tel Aviv, Dec. 17 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday hailed Ethiopia's conferment of the 'Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a momentous occasion.

He hailed the honour as a testament to India's contributions to Ethiopia's development and the shared values of the two nations, as well as, recognition of PM Modi's commitment to the Global South. He is in Jerusalem for a two-day visit to Israel.

In a post on X, he said, "The conferment of Ethiopia's highest award, the 'Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia', is a proud moment for Indians across the world. A recognition of PM Modi's unwavering commitment to the Global South and his contributions towards strengthening India - Ethiopia friendship."...