India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday for a two-day tour of the east-African country.

Expressing gratitude, Prime Minister Modi said it was a privilege to receive the honour from one of the world’s most ancient civilisations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India’s relationship with Africa has strengthened significantly over the past 11 years under his leadership. 

PM Modi invites Ethiopia to AI Impact Summit and BRICS meet as India, Ethiopia elevate ties to a strategic partnership.

ADDIS ABABA, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Ethiopia’s highest civilian award, The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali during an official visit to Addis Ababa, marking a historic first for any world leader.   The honour was presented to Prime Minister Modi at […]

PM Modi receives Ethiopia’s highest civilian award during his first bilateral visit, signalling a new high point in India–Africa relations.

During PM Modi's Ethiopia visit, part of a three-nation tour, India and Ethiopia signed MOUs to strengthen ties.

In a detailed press statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said Prime Minister Modi began his address by extending greetings of friendship and goodwill from the people of India to Ethiopian lawmakers. 

The Ethiopian Prime Minister took the special initiative of personally taking Prime Minister Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which were not part of the official itinerary. Prime Minister Modi also participated in a traditional coffee ceremony with his Ethiopian counterpart at Addis Ababa airport, symbolizing the warm friendship between the two countries.

India and Ethiopia strengthened bilateral ties as PM Modi met Abiy Ahmed Ali. Know the impact on the Global South, BRICS 2026, and new solar initiatives.  

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday planted a sapling at the Ethiopian Parliament as part of India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Prime Minister Modi also addressed a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament, where he conveyed India's greetings of friendship and goodwill. World News | PM Modi Plants Tree at Ethiopian Parliament as Part of India's 'Ek Ped, Maa Ke Naam' Initiative.

PM Modi becomes the first global leader to receive Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, while India and Ethiopia elevate ties to a strategic partnership, strengthening cooperation across education, security and global diplomacy.