Ghana's highest civilian award for PM Modi

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the highest civilian honor called 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' in the African country Ghana in the first leg of his 5-nation visit.
• This honor was given to him by the President of Ghana on 3 July 2025.

Significance of Honor

Strengthening international relations: This honor symbolizes the deepening friendly relations and cooperation between India and Ghana. This visit of Prime Minister Modi is focused on further strengthening India's relations with African countries.

Recognition on the global stage: This honor reflects Prime Minister Modi's global leadership and India's growing international stature. This highest civilian honor given by an important African country like Ghana will open new avenues for future cooperation between the two countries.

India's engagement with Africa: India attaches great importance to its historical and cultural ties with the African continent. This honor also underlines India's growing engagement and solidarity with the countries of the 'Global South'.