On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his global leadership was conferred Fiji’s highest honour, the Companion of the Order of Fiji.
Fiji’s Prime Minster Sitiveni Rabuka conferred the Order on PM Modi with a medallion for the title during their meeting in Papua New Guinea.
PM Modi Tweeted a video saying it is an honour of the 140 crore India and it recognises the strong ties between both India and Fiji.
Prime Minister further thanked the Fiji Prime Minister and the people of Fiji along with their government for presenting the award to him.
The Companion is conferred upon Fiji citizens foreigner citizens by an Honorary Award in recognition of an eminent achievement or the highest degree of meritorious service to Fiji or humanity.
PM Modi is on a six days three nation tour since May 19. In the second leg of his tour, the Prime Minister on Monday evening landed in Papua New Guinea.
Upon his arrival in the island country, PM Modi was welcomed by PNG Prime Minister James Marape who touched PM Modi’s feet to welcome him, a rare visual to watch.
PM Modi also was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome, the welcome was special as the tradition of Papua New Guinea says any leader if arrives after the sunset is accorded no ceremonial welcome.
PM landed in Papua New Guinea after attending the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan which he attended on a special invitation of Japanese PM Fumio Kishida.
In Japan, PM Modi met with various leaders from different countries including US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, German Chancellor and many others.
The Prime Minister also held bilateral talks with Ukraine President Voldymyr Zelenskyy, who also reached the Summit on the invitation of PM Kishida.
PM Modi from Papua New Guinea will board the plane for Sydney, Australia where he will take part in various events that are lined up.
