Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Thursday conferred with Ghana’s national honour, The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership.
The prestigious award was presented by President John Dramani Mahama during PM Modi's visit to the West African nation.
Expressing gratitude, PM Modi posted on X, "Honoured to be conferred with ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’.” In his acceptance speech, the prime minister said the honour was not just a personal achievement but one that he accepted on behalf of the 140 crore people of India.
He dedicated the award to the country’s youth, its rich cultural heritage, and the enduring ties between India and Ghana.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the honour as a symbol of the close and growing relationship between the two nations. Modi thanked the government and people of Ghana for the recognition and noted that shared democratic values and traditions will continue to guide and strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
He said the award "deepens the friendship between India and Ghana" and "places new responsibility" on him to continue enhancing bilateral ties. Modi also expressed confidence that his "historic" visit would add fresh momentum to India-Ghana relations.
Earlier in the day, the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions and decided to elevate the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive partnership. PM Modi’s trip marks the first prime ministerial visit from India to Ghana in three decades and comes as part of his five-nation tour.
Source: India Today
