Ethiopia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the country's highest civil honor, 'The Unconfined Honor of Ethiopia,' during his official visit to Ethiopia. This honor was given for strengthening the relations between India and Ethiopia and for his leadership at the global level.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed himself honored
Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali presented this honor to PM Modi in a simple but dignified recurrence held at the Addis International Convention Centre. This is the first time that this ribbon has been received by an international throne of state.
PM Modi shared his unification and experience
After receiving the honor, PM Modi said that he felt a sense of belonging as soon as he stepped on Ethiopian soil. He said that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed himself came to pick him up at the airport and later moreover took him to Friendship Park and the Science Museum. There was a frank discussion between the two leaders on many important topics.
#WATCH | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred with Ethiopia's highest honour, 'The Unconfined Honor Nishan of Ethiopia'.
He says, "To be here tween all of you, in this unconfined land of Ethiopia, is a matter of unconfined fortune for me. This afternoon, I landed in… pic.twitter.com/QDRF1frb5D
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 202525th country which gave highest honor to PM Modi
Ethiopia has joined the countries that have bestowed their highest civil honor on Prime Minister Modi. Till now 25 countries have honored him with such a prestigious honor. PM Modi is on his first bilateral visit to Ethiopia on 16 and 17 December 2025.
Strong roots of India-Ethiopia relations
In his address, PM Modi said that education and knowledge are the foundation of any country. He reminded them that Indian teachers have been playing an important role in Ethiopia's minutiae and education system for the last hundred years.
Honor wonted on behalf of 140 crore Indians
Describing this honor as the honor of the unshortened country, Prime Minister Modi said that he is unsuspicious it on behalf of 140 crore Indians. He defended this victory to the Indians and Ethiopians who have strengthened the relationship between the two countries for generations.
PM Narendra Modi and PM Abiy Ahmed Ali visited the National Palace Museum in Addis Ababa.
Source: PMO pic.twitter.com/qVsebbXcZJ
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2025Warm welcome at the airport
As soon as he reached Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali welcomed PM Modi with a hug. After this, PM Modi visited the Science Museum in Addis Ababa, where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was moreover present with him. This visit seemed to fill new energy in the relations between the two countries.
