Archive · 18 Dec 2025
PM Modi Honored in Ethiopia and Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Ethiopia and Oman and received very special awards from both countries.
These awards are the highest honors that Ethiopia and Oman give to people.
He also spoke to the parliaments and business forums in both countries and received long standing ovations.
He talked about how India and these countries have been friends for a very long time and how they help each other.
India has invested a lot of money in Ethiopia and has also sent vaccines to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, said this award shows how much India is respected around the world.
It makes all Indians proud and shows that India is becoming more important in global discussions and is seen as a trusted partner.
Modi also highlighted the centuries-old maritime trade connections between India and Oman and encouraged businesses to leverage the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
He emphasized India’s recent economic performance and encouraged Omani businesses to explore new sectors beyond traditional industries.
Modi also interacted with Indian school students and community members in Oman, reinforcing the importance of diversity and cooperation within the Indian diaspora.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the highest civilian awards from Ethiopia and Oman, the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia and the Order of Oman.
Modi addressed the Ethiopian Parliament and the India-Oman Business Forum, receiving prolonged standing ovations and highlighting deep historical and cultural ties.
India and Ethiopia elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, signing multiple agreements and collaborating on various initiatives.
Indian companies have invested over $5 billion in Ethiopia, creating more than 75,000 jobs, and India supplied over 4 million vaccine doses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Modi emphasized the importance of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and encouraged businesses to explore new sectors beyond traditional industries.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Received highest civilian awards from Ethiopia and Oman, addressed parliaments and business forums, elevated India-Ethiopia ties to strategic partnership
- When
- December 2025 (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Ethiopia and Oman
- Why
- To recognize India's growing stature and credibility on the global stage, particularly in the Global South, and to celebrate the strong bilateral ties between the two nations
- Recipient
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Awards
- Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, Order of Oman
- Presented By
- Ethiopia, Oman
- Significance
- Highest civilian honors
- Congratulatory Figure
- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
- Global Impact
- Reflects India's rising global standing
- Diplomatic Focus
- Strengthens India's role in Global South
- Investment
- 5 billion dollars
- Jobs Created
- 75,000
- Vaccine Doses Supplied
- 4 million
- Diplomatic Relations Anniversary
- 70 years
- India-Oman CEPA
- Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
- India's Economic Growth
- Over 8% in the last quarter
- Indian Schools in Oman
- 50 years
- Strategic Partnership
- India-Ethiopia elevated ties
- Agreements Signed
- Customs cooperation, data centre, UN peacekeeping, debt restructuring, scholarships, AI courses
- Collaboration Initiatives
- International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, International Big Cat Alliance, Global Biofuel Alliance
- Historical Ties
- Over 2,000 years
- Diplomatic Relations Established
- 1950
- Ethiopia's Economic Growth
- Fastest-growing economy in Africa
- Ethiopia in BRICS
- Included in 2024
Sources
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PM Modi in Ethiopia: Key takeaways from talks with Abiy Ahmed – 8 MoUs signed, defence and AI push
PM Modi Conferred With the Order of Oman
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India-Ethiopia strategic partnership: A Global South alliance in a shifting world order
