PM Modi Receives Ghana's Highest State Honour 'Officer Of The Order Of The Star'
PM Modi was on Wednesday conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour, for his 'distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership". The Prime Minister received the award from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, 'Honoured to be conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'." He added that the honour is dedicated to the bright future of our youth, their aspirations, our rich cultural diversity and the historical ties between India and Ghana.
I thank the people and Government of Ghana for conferring 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' upon me. This honour is dedicated to the bright future of our youth, their aspirations, our rich cultural diversity and the historical ties between India and Ghana.This… pic.twitter.com/coqwU04RZi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 2, 2025
'This honour is also a responsibility; to keep working towards stronger India-Ghana friendship. India will always stand with the people of Ghana and continue to contribute as a trusted friend and development partner," he added.
The award was conferred on the prime minister in recognition of his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release.
Thanking the people and government of Ghana for the special gesture, the prime minister noted that the "shared democratic values and traditions of the two countries would continue to nurture the partnership".
Notably, PM Modi's visit to Ghana is the first prime ministerial visit from India to Ghana in three decades. The Prime Minister is in Ghana on the first leg of his five-nation tour.
Other Prominent Awardees Of 'The Order Of The Star Of Ghana'
Queen Elizabeth II – As Queen of the United Kingdom
Nelson Mandela – Former President of South Africa
Kofi Annan – Former Secretary‑General of the United Nations
Alassane Ouattara – President of Côte d'Ivoire
King Charles III – Prince of Wales at the award (2018), now King of the United Kingdom
King Mohammed VI – King of Morocco
Giorgio Napolitano, Former President of Italy
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