New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conferment of Ethiopia's highest award, the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia', by his Ethiopian counterpart, Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, is a milestone in India-Ethiopia ties.

Shah said that it was a moment of pride for every Indian, signifying Bharat's rising stature in global diplomacy under his leadership. Ethiopia's top honour marks the 28th top foreign State award bestowed on PM Modi.

In a post on X, he said, "A moment of pride for every Indian. Congratulations to PM Shri Narendra ModiJi on being bestowed with Ethiopia's highest award, the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia.' It is the 28th accolade to Modi Ji's statesmans...