In a historic gesture of diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Ghana\u2019s highest civilian honor, the \u201cOfficer of the Order of the Star of Ghana,\u201d during his first-ever visit to Ghana. The award was presented by President John Dramani Mahama and was made to recognize PM Modi’s global statesmanship, commitment to South-South cooperation, and role in developing India-Ghana bilateral relations. In response to receiving the award, PM Modi dedicated it to India\u2019s youth, India\u2019s diverse cultural heritage, and the democratical commonalities of both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi was presented with Ghana\u2019s highest civilian honour on July 3, 2023, as part of his first state visit to Ghana, and the award both celebrates his leadership and strengthens India-Ghana diplomatic engagement, so that further cooperation can take place in sectors such as trade, health care, education, and digital connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Name of the Award: Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Conferred by: President John Dramani Mahama<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Reason: In recognition of PM Modi’s distinguished global leadership, diplomatic outreach, and commitment to establishing South-South cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 First Indian PM to visit Ghana in 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Similar to South Africa, Ghana reinforces India’s strategic outreach, to Africa and the global south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Builds on historical ties established by Jawaharlal Nehru and Kwame Nkrumah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Give deeply shared geographies of common democratic fraternal aspiration for both countries and closely mirror nations seeking development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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