The Commonwealth of Dominica will present Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its highest national accolade, the Dominica accolade of Honour, in appreciation of his efforts to Dominica during the Covid-19 outbreak and commitment to improving India-Dominica relations.
Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, will deliver the award at the India-CARICOM Summit, which will take place in Georgetown, Guyana, from November 19 to 21, 2024.
In February 2021, India gave Dominica with 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, a substantial donation that enabled Dominica to aid neighboring Caribbean countries.
Dominica will award its highest National Honour, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon PM Narendra Modi at the India-Caricom Summit in Guyana.
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This honour also acknowledges India’s continued support in areas such as healthcare, education, and information technology under PM Modi’s leadership, as well as his commitment to global climate resilience and sustainable development.
Prime Minister Skerrit says the award expresses Dominica’s gratitude for PM Modi’s solidarity with Dominica and the wider region.
“Prime Minister Modi has been a true partner to Dominica, particularly during our time of need amid a global health crisis. It is an honour to present him with Dominica’s highest national accolade as a symbol of our gratitude for his support and as a reflection of the strong ties between our countries. We look forward to building on this partnership and advancing our shared vision of progress and resilience,” statement from Dominica’s Office of the Prime Minister said.
The statement added that, upon accepting the award, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the importance of joint efforts in addressing global issues like climate change and geopolitical conflicts. He affirmed India’s commitment to collaborating with Dominica and the Caribbean region on these pressing challenges.
Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, along with Prime Minister Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, will attend the India-CARICOM Summit. This forum provides an opportunity to discuss shared priorities and explore new pathways for cooperation between India and CARICOM member nations.
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Source: HT
