PM Modi honoured with ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ by Sri Lankan president for strengthening bilateral ties
PM Modi honoured with ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ by Sri Lankan president for strengthening bilateral ties
The award, the highest civilian honour of the island nation, was instituted in February 2008 by then President Mahinda Rajapaksa
Our Web Desk & PTI
Published 05.04.25, 03:39 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday conferred with the 'Mithra Vibhushana' award by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in recognition of his role in boosting bilateral ties.
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In this image released by PMO on Saturday, April 5, 2025, PM Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake before delegation level talks at the Presidential Secretariat, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI)
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The award, the highest civilian honour of the island nation, was instituted in February 2008 by then President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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In this image released by PMO on Saturday, April 5, 2025, PM Narendra Modi being conferred with the 'Mithra Vibhushana' award by Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a ceremony at the presidential secretariat, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI)
Its previous recipients include former Maldivian president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
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In this image released by PMO on Saturday, April 5, 2025, PM Narendra Modi being conferred with the 'Mithra Vibhushana' award by Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a ceremony at the presidential secretariat, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI)
"It is an honour for me to be awarded the Sri Lanka Mithra Vibhushana by President Dissanayake. It is also an honour for 1.4 billion Indians," Modi said in his remarks.
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n this image released by PMO on Saturday, April 5, 2025, PM Narendra Modi being conferred with the 'Mithra Vibhushana' award by Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a ceremony at the presidential secretariat, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI)
The award was bestowed on Modi by Dissanayake during a ceremony at the presidential secretariat in Colombo.
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In this image released by PMO on Saturday, April 5, 2025, PM Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake with others during a joint press meet after delegation level talks at the Presidential Secretariat, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI)
The recipient of the honour is awarded a citation and a silver medal to be worn around the neck, studded and adorned with nine types of Sri Lankan gems and the symbols of a lotus, globe, sun, moon and sheaves of rice.
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In this image released by PMO on Friday, April 4, 2025, PM Narendra Modi watches a puppet show during a community welcome event upon his arrival in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI)
The Dharma Chakra on the medal reflects the shared Buddhist heritage that has shaped the cultural traditions of both nations.
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In this image released by PMO on Friday, April 4, 2025, PM Narendra Modi being greeted by members of the Indian community upon his arrival in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI)
The Pun Kalasa or ceremonial pot adorned with sheaves of rice symbolises prosperity and renewal, according to an official.
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In this image released by PMO on Friday, April 4, 2025, PM Narendra Modi during a community welcome event upon his arrival in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI)
The Navarathna or nine precious gems are depicted within a globe encircled by lotus petals. Modi landed in Colombo last evening after concluding his trip to Bangkok where he attended a summit of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation).
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