MoS Margherita Honored with Barbados Award for PM Modi
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Synopsis
On March 6, 2024, Minister Pabitra Margherita received the 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' award on behalf of PM Modi, recognizing his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic. This event underscores the strong ties between India and Barbados, highlighting their commitment to collaboration.
Key Takeaways
- Margherita represents PM Modi in receiving the award.
- The award acknowledges Modi's leadership during Covid-19.
- Strengthening ties between India and Barbados.
- Recognition of international cooperation efforts.
- Symbol of enduring friendship between nations.
Bridgetown (Barbados), March 6 (NationPress) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday, India time, was awarded the prestigious 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This honor recognizes his strategic leadership and significant support during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Margherita received the accolade from Barbados President Dame Sandra Mason at the Government House in Bridgetown, in a ceremony attended by Caribbean Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds, and other esteemed guests.
The award was announced by Prime Minister Mottley during a meeting with PM Modi on November 20, 2024, at the 2nd India-CARICOM Leaders’ Summit in Georgetown, Guyana. She acknowledged PM Modi's essential role in fostering international cooperation amid the unprecedented challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
While accepting the award, Margherita expressed his heartfelt gratitude, stating, “It is a profound honour to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accept this prestigious award on his behalf. This recognition underscores the deepening ties between India and Barbados, as well as our shared commitment to collaboration and development, especially in times of crisis.”
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1966, India and Barbados have cultivated a strong partnership marked by continuous engagement and developmental initiatives.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that this award symbolizes the lasting friendship between the two nations.
