Roseau (Dominica): The Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month, the Dominica government said. The award is in recognition of Modi's contributions to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between the two countries.
In a statement, the office of the Dominican prime minister said President of the Commonwealth of Dominica Sylvanie Burton will confer the award during the upcoming India-CARICOM Summit scheduled to take place in Georgetown, Guyana, from November 19 to 21. In February 2021, India supplied Dominica with 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, a generous gift which enabled Dominica to extend support to its Caribbean neighbours.
The award also recognises India's support for Dominica in healthcare, education and information technology under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, as well as his role in promoting climate resilience-building initiatives and sustainable development on a global level. Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit says the award is an expression of Dominica's gratitude for Prime Minister Modi's solidarity with Dominica and the wider region.
"Prime Minister Modi has been a true partner to Dominica, particularly during our time of need amid a global health crisis. It is an honour to present him with Dominica's highest national accolade as a symbol of our gratitude for his support and as a reflection of the strong ties between our countries. We look forward to building on this partnership and advancing our shared vision of progress and resilience," he said
In accepting the offer of the award, Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of collaboration in tackling global challenges like climate change and geopolitical conflicts and affirmed India's commitment to working alongside Dominica and the Caribbean in addressing these issues.
Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica and Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit will attend the India-CARICOM Summit, a forum to discuss shared priorities and new avenues for cooperation between India and CARICOM member states.
Highest Civilian Awards conferred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Foreign countries
July 9, 2024: Russia, Order of St. Andrew Award
Russian President Vladimir Putin presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russia's highest national award, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Russia relations.
March 22, 2024: Bhutan, Order of the Druk Gyalpo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo' becoming the first foreign Head of Government to receive this prestigious recognition.
August 25, 2023: Greece, Order of Honour
Grand Cross, is the second-highest civilian honour of Greece.
July 14, 2023: France, Legion of Honour
Grand Cross, the highest civilian honour of France.
June 25, 2023: Egypt, Order of the Nile
Collar, the highest civilian honour of Egypt.
May 22, 2023: Fiji Companion of the Order of Fiji
Prime Minister Modi was conferred the highest honour of Fiji by the PM of Fiji: Companion of the Order of Fiji in recognition of his global leadership. Only a handful of Non-Fijians have received this honour to date.
May 22, 2023: Papua New Guinea, Companion of the Order of Logohu
Papua New Guinea conferred its highest civilian award to PM Modi for championing the cause of unity among Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of the Global South.
December 17, 2021: Bhutan. The Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo award
The Bhutanese government conferred PM Modi with the country's highest civilian award Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo, thanking India for its support during the COVID19- Pandemic.
December 22, 2020: USA Legion of Merit by the US Government
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August 24, 2019: UAE Order of Zayed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the Order of Zayed, the UAE's highest civilian award, as a mark of appreciation for his efforts to boost bilateral ties between the two nations. The UAE in April 2019 had announced to confer the country's highest award on Modi.
June 8, 2019: Maldives, Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin
The highest honour of the Maldives awarded to foreign dignitaries.
April 12, 2019: Russia, Order of St Andrew the Apostle
Russia honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Order of St Andrew the Apostle, the highest order of the Russian Federation, for promoting partnership and friendly relations between the two countries.
October 24, 2018: South Korea, Seoul Peace Prize 2018
The Seoul Peace Prize Committee on October 24, 2018 conferred the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
April 4, 2016: Afghanistan, State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan
This award is the highest civilian honour of Afghanistan. The award is named after the Afghan national hero, Amanullah Khan (Ghazi), who is the proponent of Afghanistan’s freedom.
April 3, 2016: Saudi Arabia, Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on April 3, 2016, conferred with the Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour ‘King Abdulaziz Sash’ by King Salman bin Abdulaziz at the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia.
