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Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Ethiopia on Wednesday speaking about the outcomes stated that the trustful and people-centered partnership between the two countries has really taken "significant steps forward" with a strong emphasis on youth, skills, innovation, and healthcare.

On social media place X, the Prime Minister mentioned that the cooperation between India and Ethiopia is very broad and it include among others governance, peacekeeping, digital capacity, education and healthcare.

He further stated that the focus on knowledge and innovation is indicative of the belief that the youth are the future while the healthcare partnership is a sign of the commitment to human dignity.

He then concluded by writing, "These are the results of an India-Ethiopia alliance that is committed to growing and developing people first."

On the previous day, the Ministry of External Affairs made list of outcomes from the Prime Minister's visit which was officially prepared and among other things mentioned the upgrading of bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership as a significant milestone.

Among the major agreements that were declared were an agreement on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters, signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of a data center at the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an implementing arrangement for collaboration in training for UN peacekeeping operations.

India and Ethiopia also signed an MoU on debt restructuring under the G20 Common Framework.

Educational cooperation was strengthened with a decision to double scholarships for Ethiopian students under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations programme and to offer specialised short-term courses in Artificial Intelligence under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation initiative.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude after being conferred with Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, calling it a matter of immense pride and a recognition of the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.

Ethiopia conferred the award on Tuesday, making Modi the first global Head of State or Government to receive the honour.

The recognition marks the 28th top foreign state award bestowed on Prime Minister Modi.