Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended his official congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the historic milestone of his third consecutive term in office.

In a statement released today, Prime Minister Abiy hailed the achievement as a testament to the "vision and determination" demonstrated by Modi throughout his tenure. The Ethiopian leader noted that this milestone cements Modi's legacy as India’s longest-serving prime minister, highlighting that he has successfully "earned the sustained trust of the world's largest and most vibrant democracy."

Prime Minister Abiy further credited the Indian leader’s administration for significant socio-economic accomplishments, specifically citing the lifting of millions out of poverty, the implementation of digital public infrastructure at a massive scale, and a push for rapid economic growth through extensive infrastructure development.

Concluding his message, Prime Minister Abiy emphasized the international impact of Modi’s leadership, describing him as "a strong and sustained voice of the Global South."