Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 17 expressed gratitude to the people and the Government of Ethiopia for conferring upon him the country’s highest award, Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Grateful to the people and Government of Ethiopia as well as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for conferring upon me the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’ last evening. To be honoured by one of the world’s most ancient and rich civilisations is a matter of immense pride. This honour belongs to the countless Indians who have shaped and strengthened our partnership over the years.”
“India remains committed to further cementing cooperation with Ethiopia to address evolving global challenges and also to create new opportunities,” he said. PM Modi also shared another post by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, highlighting the key outcomes of his bilateral visit.
PM Modi added, “These are significant steps forward in our longstanding and trusted partnership. From governance and peacekeeping to digital capacity and education, the focus remains on empowering our people. The emphasis on knowledge, skills and innovation underscores our shared faith in youth as the drivers of tomorrow. Cooperation in healthcare reflects a deeper commitment to human dignity and care for the most vulnerable. These outcomes reflect an India-Ethiopia partnership focused on growth and people-centric development.”
Randhir Jaiswal had shared a comprehensive list of outcomes from Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. These include the elevation of bilateral ties to a ‘Strategic Partnership’, an agreement on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters, and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for establishing a data centre at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
