Addis Ababa, Dec. 16 -- 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.

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.

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

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

"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 anci...