President Droupadi Murmu receives Fiji's highest civilian award

President Droupadi Murmu receives highest civilian award from Fiji, strengthens ties between India and Fiji during visit.

President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the country's highest civilian award on August 6, as she hailed the ties between the two countries and said India stands ready to partner with Fiji to build a stronger, resilient, and more prosperous nation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also conferred this highest civilian award in 2023 in recognition of his global leadership.

"President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere of Fiji conferred the Companion of the Order of Fiji upon President Droupadi Murmu. This is the highest civilian award of Fiji," the President's Office said in a post on X.

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Ms. Murmu, who is on a two-day visit to Fiji, described the honour as "a reflection of the deep ties of friendship" between India and Fiji. This is the first visit by an Indian head of state to the archipelago nation.

President Murmu also addressed the Fijian Parliament.

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