Context
PM Modi conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian award.
• PM Narendra Modi received “The Grand Honour – Nishan of Ethiopia”.
Significance:
• Recognition of India’s growing engagement with Africa.
• India–Ethiopia ties elevated to a Strategic Partnership.
Core Developments
PM Modi in Jordan
• Talks with King Abdullah II in Amman.
Key focus:
• India–Jordan cooperation in Syria’s reconstruction.
• Infrastructure collaboration (railways, next-gen infrastructure).
• Joint concern over terrorism, extremism, radicalisation.
Significance:
• India’s role as a responsible stakeholder in West Asian stability.
EAM Jaishankar in Israel
• Visit to Tel Aviv; meetings with Israeli leadership.
Key points:
• Reaffirmed zero tolerance to terrorism.
• Supported U.S.-proposed Gaza peace plan for a durable solution.
Context:
• Visit amid Israeli law restricting UNRWA activities (historically supported by India).
Significance:
• Balanced diplomacy: strong Israel ties alongside Arab engagement.
