Dominica has awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi the “Dominica Award of Honour” for his contributions to the Caribbean nation during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening bilateral partnerships between India and Dominica.
The award was presented by President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica during the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana. Modi, who is in Guyana on the last leg of his three-nation visit, praised the country’s support for Dominica in healthcare, education, and information technology under Modi’s leadership and his role in promoting climate resilience-building initiatives and sustainable development.
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the award is an expression of Dominica’s gratitude for Modi’s solidarity with Dominica and the wider region.
Modi also emphasized the importance of collaboration in tackling global challenges such as climate change and geopolitical conflicts, affirming India’s commitment to working alongside Dominica and the Caribbean in addressing these issues. Guyana and Barbados will also confer their top awards on Modi, bringing his international honours to 19.
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Source: NDTV
