How Did PM Modi Dedicate Ghana's Top Honour to Indian Youth?

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Key Takeaways
- PM Modi received Ghana's highest national honour.
- Honour dedicated to the aspirations of India's youth.
- Emphasis on cultural diversity and historical ties.
- Strengthening India-Ghana diplomatic relations.
- First Prime Ministerial visit to Ghana in 30 years.
Accra, July 3 (NationPress) After being awarded the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, a prestigious national honour by President John Dramani Mahama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated this accolade to the promising future of Indian youth, their aspirations, and the rich cultural diversity of India alongside the historical ties shared between India and Ghana.
The Prime Minister expressed gratitude towards the people and government of Ghana for bestowing upon him the nation’s highest award.
In a post on the social media platform X, PM Modi stated: "I am thankful to the people and Government of Ghana for presenting me with ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’. This honour is dedicated to the bright future of our youth, their aspirations, our rich cultural diversity, and the historical ties between India and Ghana. This recognition also comes with a responsibility to strengthen the India-Ghana friendship further. India will always stand by the people of Ghana, continuing our role as a reliable friend and development partner."
PM Modi received this honour in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and impactful global leadership.
"Honoured to be awarded 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'," the Prime Minister noted in his post on X.
"This award symbolizes the enduring and profound ties between India and Ghana. President @JDMahama awarded PM @narendramodi with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', a national award of Ghana that he dedicated to the 1.4 billion people of India and the long-standing relations between India and Ghana. He expressed gratitude to the Ghanaian government and people for this remarkable honour," stated Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a post on X.
"It is fitting that PM @narendramodi has been recognized with Ghana's national honour -- the 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'. This acknowledgment reflects his unwavering commitment to amplifying the voice of the Global South, as well as our cooperation and friendship with Ghana," EAM Jaishankar remarked on X.
Accepting the award on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, Prime Minister Modi dedicated this honour to the aspirations of India’s youth, cultural traditions, and to the historical connections between Ghana and India, as noted in an official MEA statement.
The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation to the Ghanaian people and government for this commendable gesture.
Highlighting the shared democratic values and traditions of both nations, PM Modi emphasized that this award deepens the friendship between India and Ghana, placing new responsibilities on him to foster and enhance bilateral relations, as stated by the MEA.
He expressed confidence that his historic visit to Ghana would inject new energy into India-Ghana relations.
Previously, PM Modi engaged in extensive discussions with President Mahama, resulting in the elevation of India and Ghana’s ties to a comprehensive partnership.
This visit marks the first Prime Ministerial trip from India to Ghana in three decades.