Addis Ababa, Oct. 9 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held wide-ranging discussions with his Ethiopian counterpart, Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos Hessebon, on strengthening bilateral ties, including trade, investment, infrastructure, maritime security, technology and culture, while also exchanging perspectives on global developments and multilateral cooperation.

Following the meeting in Addis Ababa, Jaishankar said the India-Ethiopia Strategic Partnership was rooted in shared values, common aspirations and historic South-South solidarity.

"Delighted to meet Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos Hessebon of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. The India - Ethiopia Strategic Partnership is based on our shared values, common aspira...