PM Modi to receive Guyana’s ‘Order of Excellence’ and Barbados’ ‘Honorary Order of Freedom’ awards
Georgetown: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive the highest national awards from Guyana and Barbados during his historic visit to the region.
Guyana will bestow ‘The Order of Excellence,' its highest national award to PM Modi. Similarly, Barbados will confer the 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' in recognition of his leadership and efforts in strengthening international relations.
Earlier, Dominica awarded PM Modi the 'Dominica Award of Honour,' acknowledging his support during the COVID-19 pandemic and his role in fortifying ties between the two nations. Nigeria also honoured the Prime Minister with the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' (GCON), making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the title after Queen Elizabeth in 1969.
This takes the tally to 19 international awards which have been conferred on the Prime Minister.
Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Georgetown Guyana and was received at the airport by President Irfan Ali and PM Mark Phillips.
"Landed in Guyana a short while ago. Gratitude to President Dr. Irfaan Ali, PM Mark Anthony Phillips, senior ministers and other dignitaries for coming toPM Modi the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Guyana in 56 years.
The PM will co-chair the second India-CARICOM Summit alongside the Prime Minister of Grenada, the current Chairman of CARICOM, in the presence of leaders from all CARICOM countries. He is also scheduled to hold delegation-level talks with President Irfaan Ali and address the National Assembly of Guyana.
India-Guyana relations are classified by structured bilateral mechanisms, including a joint commission at the ministerial level and periodic consultations between foreign offices. Cultural exchange programs and a joint business council, established between the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), further bolster ties.
ANI