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Ethiopian PM welcomes India's Modi in Addis Ababa at start of two day visit
PM Modi is the first global leader to receive Ethiopia's highest civilian award for strengthening bilateral ties and advancing Global South partnership, officials said.
- From December 16 to 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa for a two-day State visit, personally welcomed by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali at the airport.
- With India set to assume the BRICS chair on January 1, 2026, the visit seeks to deepen strategic partnerships in Africa and forms the second leg of Modi's Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman tour.
- Prime Minister Modi was conferred Ethiopia's highest award the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia at a ceremony at the Addis International Convention Centre on Tuesday and addressed a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament.
- Both governments agreed to expand cooperation in education, transport, agriculture, health, science and technology, and artificial intelligence, with new agreements expected to boost trade and investment as over 175 Indian companies operate in Ethiopia.
- Hosting the African Union, Addis Ababa positions Ethiopia as a diplomatic hub and its critical minerals attract India as a strategic economic partner for mining cooperation.
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PM Modi Becomes First World Leader To Receive Ethiopia’s Highest Honour ‘Great Honour Nishan’
In a significant diplomatic achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’, the country's highest national award. PM Modi is the first international head of state to receive this prestigious honour, which was established in September 2024. Previously, Bill Gates was the only recipient of this award. During the ceremony in Addis Ababa, PM Modi dedicated the award to the people of India, sta…
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Ethiopia confers its highest award on PM Modi; first Head of State or Government to receive the award - The Tribune
Ethiopia on Tuesday conferred its highest award- The Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia - on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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