India, Dec. 17 -- The Global South's rise is not aimed against anyone and envisions a world with access to technology, respect for sovereignty, shared prosperity and a global governance structure that reflects contemporary reality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday while addressing a joint session of Ethiopia's Parliament.

The speech was the final engagement in Modi's two-day visit to the African country, the second leg of a three-nation tour, and came against the backdrop of India's efforts to position itself as the voice of the Global South amid intense geopolitical churn on the international stage.

Modi also emphasised the scope for India and Ethiopia to play a larger role in securing regional peace and connectivity, and...