Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a five-nation tour, was on Wednesday conferred with Ghana’s highest civilian award — the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.
The honour was bestowed during his landmark visit to the West African nation, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over three decades.
With this, PM Modi has now received the highest civilian honours from 24 countries, the most by any Indian leader. These prestigious accolades include Russia’s Order of St. Andrew, the UAE’s Zayed Medal, France’s Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the Maldives’ Rule of Nishan Izzuddin, as well as similar recognitions from Nigeria, Cyprus, Fiji, and others.
Accepting the award, PM Modi dedicated it to the 1.4 billion citizens of India, particularly its youth, rich cultural traditions, and diversity. He also highlighted the deep-rooted ties between India and Ghana, built on a shared foundation of democratic values and mutual respect.
