Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:26am on 17 Dec 2025,Wednesday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first global leader to receive Ethiopia's highest civilian honor, the "Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia," during his maiden bilateral visit to the African nation. Ethiopian PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed presented the award at Addis International Convention Centre on December 16, recognizing Modi's contribution to deepening bilateral relations and global statesmanship. Modi dedicated the honor to India's 1.4 billion citizens and Ethiopia's people, emphasizing education as the cornerstone of their century-old partnership. He highlighted how Indian educators have contributed to Ethiopia's institutional development for over 100 years. The award symbolizes Ethiopia's recognition of India as a trusted long-term partner in Africa with shared developmental values.
