PM Modi receives 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia', says 'matter of great pride'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest award, the “Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia,” at the Addis International Convention Centre on Tuesday, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to strengthening the India-Ethiopia partnership and his visionary leadership as a global statesman.

Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said it was an honour to receive the award from one of the world’s most ancient civilisations. The Prime Minister dedicated the award to all those, both Indians and Ethiopians, who have nurtured the bilateral ties over the years, conveying his heartfelt



appreciation on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians.

"Just now, I have been conferred with the highest award of the country - The Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia. To be honoured by a very ancient and prosperous civilisation of the world is a matter of great pride for me. On behalf of all Indians, I humbly accept this honour. This award is for all those numerous Indians who shaped our partnership," said PM Modi.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “I am honoured to be conferred with the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’ and dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India.”