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United News of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
PM Modi dedicates top Ghanaian honour to the youth, historical ties between both nations
Accra/New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people and government of Ghana for conferring on him the nation's top honour - Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana – and said the honour is dedicated to the bright future of the youth of both countries, their aspirations, and the rich cultural diversity and historical ties between India and Ghana. The PM was conferred the honour by President John Dramani Mahama yesterday in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership, at the Jubilee House in Accra. He said the honour is also a responsibility to keep working towards stronger India-Ghana friendship. In a post on X, he said: 'I thank the people and Government of Ghana for conferring 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' upon me. "This honour is dedicated to the bright future of our youth, their aspirations, our rich cultural diversity and the historical ties between India and Ghana.' 'This honour is also a responsibility; to keep working towards stronger India-Ghana friendship. India will always stand with the people of Ghana and continue to contribute as a trusted friend and development partner.' In his remarks after being conferred the top honour, the PM said: "It is a matter of immense pride and honor for me to be conferred with Ghana's national award, the 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana,' by the President. "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to President Mahama, the Government of Ghana, and the people of Ghana. I humbly accept this honor on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians. "I dedicate this award to the aspirations of our youth, their bright future, our rich cultural diversity and traditions, and the historic ties between India and Ghana." Prime Minister affirmed he was confident that his historic State Visit to Ghana would impart a new momentum to India-Ghana ties. The PM arrived last evening on a two-day state visit to Ghana and was welcomed at the airport by President Mahama, in a rare gesture. PM Modi's visit is the first by an Indian prime minister in three decades. UNI RN
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First Post
03-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
'A matter of pride': PM Modi conferred with Ghana's national award ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star'
PM Modi was honoured with Ghana's highest civilian award 'the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' during his visit to the country, highlighting growing ties between India and the West African nation. read more Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Ghana's national honour, 'the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', on Thursday for his leadership and contributions on the global stage. President John Dramani Mahama presented the award during PM Modi's visit to the West African country. Thanking Ghana, PM Modi shared on X, 'Honoured to be conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.'' I thank the people and Government of Ghana for conferring 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' upon me. This honour is dedicated to the bright future of our youth, their aspirations, our rich cultural diversity and the historical ties between India and Ghana. This… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 2, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In his speech, he said the honour belonged not just to him but to the 140 crore people of India. He dedicated it to India's youth, its cultural heritage, and the strong ties between India and Ghana. India's Ministry of External Affairs described the award as a sign of the close and growing friendship between the two nations. Modi thanked Ghana's government and people for the recognition and said shared democratic values would continue to strengthen their partnership. He noted that the honour 'deepens the friendship between India and Ghana' and places a greater responsibility on him to build even stronger ties. Modi also said he was confident his visit would give fresh momentum to relations between the two countries. Earlier in the day, Modi and Mahama held wide-ranging talks and agreed to upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive partnership. Modi's trip is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Ghana in 30 years and is part of his five-nation tour.
