New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday was conferred with Sri Lanka’s most prestigious award ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ during his three-day visit to the neighbouring country. The Indian head of government received the award from Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The award was bestowed for Modi’s efforts to make stronger ties between the two countries along with promoting common cultural and spiritual heritage of India and Sri Lanka. This was Modi’s first trip to the island nation since he assumed his third term as the Prime Minister of India in June 2024.
The Mithra Vibhushana medal recognised for the head of other governments, with whom Sri Lanka share cordial relations. The award was started in 2008 by then Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The recipient of the award is given a silver medal and citation. The design of the medal also signified strong symbols of India-Sri Lanka bond.
“It is an honour for me to be awarded the Sri Lanka Mithra Vibhushana by President Dissanayake. It is also an honour for 1.4 billion Indians,” Modi said in his remarks.
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