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In Photos: Ethiopia confers its highest award on PM Modi

Updated On: 17 December, 2025 11:19 AM IST | ronak mastakar

Ethiopia on Tuesday conferred its highest award- The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia - on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the recognition belongs to the countless Indians whose trust, contributions, and efforts have shaped and strengthened the bilateral partnership. (Pics/PTI)

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Ethiopia on Tuesday conferred its highest award- The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia - on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the recognition belongs to the countless Indians whose trust, contributions, and efforts have shaped and strengthened the bilateral partnership. (Pics/PTI)

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Ethiopia on Tuesday conferred its highest award- The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia - on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the recognition belongs to the countless Indians whose trust, contributions, and efforts have shaped and strengthened the bilateral partnership. (Pics/PTI)
<p>PM Modi is the first global Head of State or Head of Government to receive this award. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali bestowed the award.</p>

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PM Modi is the first global Head of State or Head of Government to receive this award. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali bestowed the award.

<p>Ethiopia`s top honour marks the 28th top foreign State award bestowed on PM Modi.</p>

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Ethiopia`s top honour marks the 28th top foreign State award bestowed on PM Modi.

<p>In his remarks, PM Modi said that the award is a matter of great pride for him.</p>

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In his remarks, PM Modi said that the award is a matter of great pride for him.

<p>"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," the Prime Minister said.</p>

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"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," the Prime Minister said.

<p>"On this occasion, I also express heartfelt gratitude to my friend PM Abiy Ahmed Ali. Last month, when we met during the G20 Summit in South Africa, with great love and right, you had urged me to visit Ethiopia. How could I have turned down this invitation from my friend, my brother? So, at the first chance, I decided to come to Ethiopia," he added.</p>

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"On this occasion, I also express heartfelt gratitude to my friend PM Abiy Ahmed Ali. Last month, when we met during the G20 Summit in South Africa, with great love and right, you had urged me to visit Ethiopia. How could I have turned down this invitation from my friend, my brother? So, at the first chance, I decided to come to Ethiopia," he added.

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