In a significant diplomatic gesture, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been conferred the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, one of Ghana’s highest national honours. The award was presented by the President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, in recognition of Prime Minister Modi’s distinguished statesmanship and impactful global leadership. This honour reflects not only the personal regard held for the Indian Prime Minister but also the strengthening of historic and evolving ties between the two democracies.
Accepting the award with humility, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the recognition to the 1.4 billion people of India. He emphasized that the honour belonged to the vibrant spirit of India’s youth, the nation’s deep-rooted cultural heritage, and the diversity that shapes its global outlook. In his remarks, the Prime Minister also acknowledged the longstanding historical bonds between India and Ghana—ties that date back to the era of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Ghana’s founding President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
Prime Minister Modi extended his heartfelt thanks to the people and the Government of Ghana for this gracious and meaningful gesture. He observed that India and Ghana share a legacy of democratic values, a commitment to development, and a vision of cooperation in the Global South. This award, he noted, not only celebrates past achievements but also signals a future of enhanced collaboration between the two nations.
The Prime Minister expressed that the honour placed a renewed sense of responsibility upon him to continue working for stronger bilateral engagement. He affirmed that his ongoing State Visit to Ghana would pave the way for greater cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, education, health, and capacity building.
Ghana and India have long shared warm diplomatic and people-to-people relations, underscored by mutual support in international forums, development partnerships, and cultural exchanges. India has been an active development partner in Ghana through capacity-building programs, infrastructure development, and educational initiatives under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) framework.
This national honour from Ghana adds to the growing international recognition of Prime Minister Modi’s leadership on global platforms. It also serves as a diplomatic milestone in the evolving India-Africa partnership, which has seen renewed vigor under his leadership. The visit to Ghana and the honour bestowed upon the Indian leader reaffirm the shared commitment of both countries to build on historical goodwill and develop a progressive partnership for the 21st century.
As India continues to engage with Africa through focused outreach, investment, and diplomatic dialogue, this moment stands as a testament to the enduring strength of its friendships across the continent.
