BJP National Spokesperson on PM Modi being conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' said, "Ghana has conferred its highest national honour to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his influential global leadership, which is standing testimony to the respect and faith."

PM Modi on Wednesday was conferred the national honour of Ghana, Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, by its President, John Dramani Mahama, in recognition of his "distinguished" statesmanship and influential global leadership.

Accepting the award on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, the Prime Minister dedicated the honour to the aspirations of the youth of India and its cultural traditions and diversity.

PM Modi also thanked the people and government of Ghana for this special gesture.

The Prime Minister, while receiving the award, further highlighted that the friendship between the two countries places new responsibility on him to embrace and advance bilateral ties.

PM Modi also affirmed that he was confident that his historic state visit to Ghana would impart new momentum to India-Ghana ties.