President Murmu conferred with Suriname's highest civilian award
The Hindu
President Droupadi Murmu conferred with Suriname’s highest civilian award by President Chandrikapersad Santokhi
President Droupadi Murmu has been conferred with Suriname's highest civilian award by President Chandrikapersad Santokhi to honour the deep-rooted bilateral ties.
Ms. Murmu arrived in Suriname on Sunday, June 4, 2023, on a three-day State visit - her first since assuming office in July last year.
"An honour reflective of the deep-rooted India-Suriname ties! President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn conferred with the 'Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star', the highest civilian award of Suriname by President @CSantokhi," the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.
President Murmu said she was greatly honoured to receive Suriname's highest distinction.
"This recognition holds tremendous significance, not only for me but also for the 1.4 billion people of India whom I represent," she tweeted after receiving the award on Monday.
She dedicated the honour to the successive generations of the Indian-Surinamese community, who have played a stellar role in enriching the fraternal ties between our two countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the President on receiving the award.
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