The Ethiopia visit adds to a series of high-profile instances where PM Modi has shared informal car rides with world leaders during official engagements.

Prime Minister Modi received Ethiopia’s highest award, The Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia, during his first bilateral visit, highlighting strong India-Ethiopia ties.

Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi, who completed his GOAT India tour today, had agreed to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and had even bought a jersey for him, former Union Minister Praful Patel told NDTV’s Shiv Aroor.