Guyana's President Dr. Irfaan Ali, in a ceremony at the State House, conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi the country's highest civilian honour, the 'Order of Excellence'. Modi, who is on a three-nation tour, expressed his gratitude and dedicated the honour to India's 1.4 billion people. This recognition is a testament to India's strong commitment towards deepening friendship with Guyana and demonstrates the country's unbiased approach towards international relations.
Guyana Confers Highest Civilian Honor on Prime Minister Modi
Guyana's President Dr. Irfaan Ali bestowed the country's highest civilian award, the Order of Excellence, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ceremony at the State House. Modi, currently on a three-nation tour, expressed his gratitude and dedicated the honor to India's 1.4 billion people.
The Order of Excellence is reserved for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Guyana's development and well-being. Previous recipients include former Presidents Bharrat Jagdeo and Donald Ramotar, as well as renowned Guyanese artist Stanley Greaves.
Background
Guyana and India established diplomatic relations in 1966. Since then, the two countries have enjoyed close cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, education, and healthcare. India has been a major partner in Guyana's economic development, providing grants and loans for infrastructure projects and investments in key sectors.
The conferral of the Order of Excellence on Prime Minister Modi highlights the deep friendship and mutual respect between Guyana and India. It also reflects Guyana's commitment to fostering closer ties with India and other nations in the region.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is the Order of Excellence? The Order of Excellence is Guyana's highest civilian award, honoring individuals for outstanding contributions to the country's development and well-being.
2. Who has previously received the Order of Excellence? Previous recipients include former Presidents Bharrat Jagdeo and Donald Ramotar, as well as artist Stanley Greaves.
3. Why was Prime Minister Modi awarded the Order of Excellence? The award recognizes Modi's contributions to deepening friendship between Guyana and India and his efforts to strengthen international relations.
4. What does the award mean for Guyana-India relations? The conferral of the award highlights the strong ties and mutual respect between the two countries and their commitment to further cooperation.
5. How does Guyana approach international relations? Guyana adopts an unbiased and cooperative approach towards international relations, seeking to build partnerships with nations based on mutual respect and shared interests.
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