US EditionPM Modi Becomes First World Leader to Receive Ethiopia's Highest Honour
The award recognizes Modi's exceptional role in strengthening India-Ethiopia ties and honors over a century of Indian contributions to Ethiopia's development, officials said.
- On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali at the Addis International Convention Centre.
- The Ministry of External Affairs said the award recognised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exceptional contribution to strengthening the India‑Ethiopia partnership and his visionary leadership, while Modi appreciated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali's efforts on unity and development.
- Modi dedicated the award to the 140 crore people of India and to Indians and Ethiopians who nurtured bilateral ties, offering thanks to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and the people of Ethiopia.
- The distinction marks a symbolic milestone for India‑Ethiopia bilateral ties and symbolically honours those who nurtured the partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
- Coverage was published December 16, 2025 11:40 pm IST and Modi noted Indian teachers have contributed to Ethiopia's progress for over a century, underlining knowledge's role in nation building.
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PM Modi Receives Ethiopia's Highest Honor
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Ethiopia’s highest award, ‘The Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia,’ by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The ceremony was held at the Addis International Convention Centre in Addis Ababa. The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi stated that the award recognized Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional contributions to strengthening India-Ethiopia partnership and his v…
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