Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored by 'Mitra Vibhushana' Award from Sri Lanka PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored by 'Mitra Vibhushana' Award from Sri Lanka PM
Digital Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Sri Lanka's highest civilian honor, the Mithra Vibhushana, on Saturday, saying the award underscores the two nations' longstanding ties and strong affinity.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake awarded the medal to Modi at a ceremony held at the presidential secretariat in Colombo.
Former Maldivian president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat have already received the award, which was established in 2008.
PM Modi on receiving Sri Lanka Mithra Vibhushana by President Dissanayake expressed his gratitude saying, " It was also an honour for 1.4 billion Indians."
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This is the 22nd international honour received by the Indian Prime Minister.
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The recipient is given a citation and a silver medal to wear around their neck, studded and embellished with nine different types of Sri Lankan gems as well as the symbols of a lotus, globe, sun, moon, and rice sheaves.
The Dharma Chakra on the medal represents both nations' shared Buddhist heritage, which has shaped their cultural traditions. The Pun Kalasa, or ceremonial pot ornamented with sheaves of rice, represents prosperity and regeneration.
A globe with lotus petals surrounding it is used to represent the Navarathna, or nine valuable gems.
