PM Modi Conferred With Fiji’s Highest Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the Fiji's highest award, the Companion of the Order of Fiji, in recognition of his global leadership. Only a handful of Non-Fijians have received this honour till date.

"Big Honour for India. Prime Minister Modi has been conferred the highest honour of Fiji by the PM of Fiji: Companion of the Order of Fiji in recognition of his global leadership. Only a handful of Non-Fijians have received this honour to date," the Prime Minister's Office said.

Meanwhile, Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae of Papua New Guinea conferred PM Modi with country's highest civilian award, Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL) for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of Global South. Very few non-residents of Papua New Guinea have received this award.

This comes immediately after Fiji also conferred their highest award to PM Modi.

An honour emblematic of depth of 🇮🇳-🇵🇬 relationship.

Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae of Papua New Guinea conferred PM @narendramodi with countrys highest civilian award, Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL). pic.twitter.com/CZGnfcd44e

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 22, 2023

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi dedicated the honour to the people of India and to the generations of the Fiji-Indian community, who have played a key role in the special and enduring bond between the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met his Fijian counterpart Rabuka, on the sidelines of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) summit.

"Delighted to meet PM @slrabuka of Fiji. We had a great conversation on various topics. The relations between India and Fiji have stood the test of time. We look forward to working together to further cement it in the coming years," PM Modi tweeted.