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PM Modi was awarded Ghana's highest national honour, the 'Order of the Star,' by President Mahama. He dedicated the award to India's people and its historic ties with Ghana. The visit marks the first by an Indian PM to Ghana in three decades. Both nations elevated their partnership, reinforcing shared democratic values and Global South cooperation.

Key Points: PM Modi Receives Ghana's Highest National Honour From President Mahama

  • Modi dedicates award to 1.4 billion Indians and youth aspirations
  • First Indian PM visit to Ghana in 30 years
  • Elevates bilateral ties to comprehensive partnership
  • Jaishankar praises honour as recognition of Global South leadership
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Prime Minister Modi conferred Ghana's highest national honour

PM Narendra Modi awarded Ghana's 'Order of the Star' for strengthening India-Ghana ties and Global South leadership.

"Honoured to be conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’—a testament to deep India-Ghana ties. – PM Modi"

Accra, July 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, was conferred the 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour in recognition of his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership".

PM Modi received the award from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.

"Honoured to be conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’," the Prime Minister said in an X post.

"A testament to the deep and long standing India-Ghana ties. President @JDMahama conferred upon PM @narendramodi 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the national award of Ghana dedicated the award to the 1.4 billion people of India and the historic and deep rooted India-Ghana relations. He thanked the government and people of Ghana for this exceptional honour," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

"Fitting that PM @narendramodi has been conferred with Ghana's national honour -- the 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'. It is a recognition of his steadfast efforts in strengthening the voice of the Global South. Also a testament to our cooperation and friendship with Ghana," EAM Jaishankar wrote in a post on X.

Accepting the award on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the honour to the aspirations of the youth of India, its cultural traditions and diversity, and to the historical ties between Ghana and India, the MEA said in an official statement.

The Prime Minister thanked the people and government of Ghana for this special gesture.

Noting that the shared democratic values and traditions of the two countries would continue to nurture the partnership, Prime Minister Modi said that the award further deepens the friendship between the two countries and places new responsibility on him to embrace and advance bilateral ties, the MEA statement noted.

The Prime Minister affirmed he was confident that his historic state visit to Ghana would impart a new momentum to India-Ghana ties.

Earlier, PM Modi held wide-ranging talks with President Mahama, after which India and Ghana elevated their ties to the level of a comprehensive partnership.

The Prime Minister is in Ghana on the first leg of his five-nation tour.

It is the first Prime Ministerial visit from India to Ghana in three decades.

- IANS

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Priya S
While international recognition is good, I hope this translates to better opportunities for Indian businesses in Ghana. Our government should focus on concrete economic benefits rather than just awards.
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Aditya G
Ghana has been India's long-standing partner in Africa. This award reflects our historical ties dating back to independence movements. Kudos to PM Modi for taking our relationship to the next level! 👏
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Sarah B
As an expat in Ghana, I've seen firsthand how much respect Indians get here. This award will make the Indian community even more proud. Our PM is truly putting India on the world map!
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Karthik V
First PM visit in 30 years! Shows how neglected Africa was in our foreign policy. Better late than never. Hope this leads to more student exchanges and cultural programs between our countries.
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Neha E
The way PM Modi dedicated this award to 1.4 billion Indians shows his humility. Whether you support him or not, we should all feel proud when our leader gets international recognition.

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