Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam awarded PM Narendra Modi with ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean,’ the highest honor in Mauritius. This award is the 21st international recognition for Modi, who is honored for strengthening India-Mauritius relations during his visit.
On March 11, Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the country’s highest honor, ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean,’ to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This award recognizes Modi’s efforts to strengthen India-Mauritius relations during his two-day visit to the island nation.
Modi is distinguished as the first Indian to earn this prestigious recognition, marking the 21st international award that he has received from a foreign government. Ramgoolam mentioned that Modi is the fifth foreign national to be bestowed with this honor.
During his address to the Indian diaspora, Modi expressed gratitude for the award, stating, “I humbly accept this decision. This is a tribute to the historic relationship between India and Mauritius and to the Indians who have served this land for generations.”
The announcement of ‘The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean’ reflects the diplomatic ties between India and Mauritius. Prime Minister Modi’s acceptance of this award underscores the significance of their historical connection and marks yet another international recognition for his contributions on the global stage.
Original Source: thefederal.com
