Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Tuesday announced that his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will be conferred with the nation's highest honour, The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean. Pics/PTI
Updated on : 11 March,2025 10:38 PM IST | Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
PM Modi with Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam during a meeting, in Mauritius. Pics/PTI
"The people and the government of Mauritius have decided to confer upon me their highest civilian honour. I humbly accept this decision with great respect. This is not just an honour for me, it is an honour for the historic bond between India and Mauritius," he said while delivering his speech at the event attended by over 3,500 people
Prime Minister Modi is the first Indian to receive this prestigious award, which recognises his contributions to strengthening ties between India and Mauritius
