Addis Ababa, Dec. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali for his support and solidarity following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, stressing that backing from friendly nations "means a lot" for India's fight against terrorism.

PM Modi held delegation-level talks with the Ethiopian Prime Minister during his official state visit to Addis Ababa and placed security cooperation at the centre of bilateral discussions.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi conveyed India's appreciation for Ethiopia's solidarity following the Pahalgam terrorist attack and acknowledged Addis Ababa's support in India's efforts to counter terrorism.

"We express gratitude to you for your sympathies over...