PM Modi First World Leader to Receive Ethiopia's Top Honour

• PM Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, the “Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia”.
• He is the first world leader/foreign head of state or government to receive this prestigious award.
• This marks Modi's 28th foreign state honour, received during his first bilateral visit to Ethiopia.
• Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali personally welcomed and drove Modi, signaling strong bilateral ties.
• The award, instituted in Sept 2024, recognizes contributions to diplomacy, development, or support for Ethiopia.

Why It Matters: PM Modi becomes the first world leader to receive Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, marking deepening ties.