PM Modi's 'Lion' Analogy in Ethiopia Parliament; Ties Elevated to Strategic Partnership

• PM Modi addressed the Ethiopian Parliament, drawing an analogy between Ethiopia's "land of lions" and his home state Gujarat, making him feel "at home."
• He highlighted cultural similarities, noting both India's 'Vande Mataram' and Ethiopia's national anthem refer to their land as 'Mother'.
• India supplied over 4 million COVID vaccine doses and Indian companies are major investors in Ethiopia.
• India-Ethiopia ties were elevated to a 'Strategic Partnership' with agreements signed on UN Peacekeeping, Customs, and Data Centre.
• PM Modi received Ethiopia’s highest award, ‘The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’, and laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Monument.

Why It Matters: PM Modi's Ethiopia visit strengthens strategic ties, cultural bonds, and economic cooperation, receiving highest honor.