The President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, conferred the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana award on Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a ceremony held recently.
This prestigious award is the country’s highest honour bestowed on foreign leaders and has been granted to Prime Minister for his enduring contribution to strengthening India-Sri Lanka friendship. The recognition acknowledges the special bond between the two nations, which has been rooted in age-old cultural and historical ties.
Accepting the award on behalf of 1.4 billion people of India, Prime Minister dedicated the honour to the unbreakable links between the people of India and Sri Lanka. His remarks underscored the significance of this enduring friendship, which has fostered cooperation and mutual understanding between the two nations for decades.
The Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana award is a notable recognition of Prime Minister Modi's efforts in promoting the bilateral relationship between India and Sri Lanka. This honour serves as a testament to the strong ties that exist between the two countries, and it is expected to further solidify the foundations of their friendship in the years to come.