NewzVille Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today conferred the national honour of Ghana – Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana – by the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership.
Accepting the award on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, Prime Minister dedicated the honour to the aspirations of the youth of India, its cultural traditions and diversity, and to the historical ties between Ghana and India.
Prime Minister thanked the people and government of Ghana for this special gesture. Noting that the shared democratic values and traditions of the two countries would continue to nurture the partnership, Prime Minister stated that the award further deepens the friendship between the two countries and places new responsibility on him to embrace and advance bilateral ties.
Prime Minister affirmed he was confident that his historic State Visit to Ghana would impart a new momentum to India-Ghana ties.
