Sri Lanka Bestows Highest Honor on Indian PM Modi

Sri Lanka Bestows Highest Honor on India PM Narendra Modi

by Zulfick Farzan 05-04-2025 | 12:58 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); In a gesture symbolizing the deep and enduring friendship between Sri Lanka and India, Sri Lanka's highest honor for a foreign dignitary, the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibushana, was conferred upon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The prestigious award was presented by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a joint press conference held at the President's Office in Colombo on Saturday (5).

This accolade recognizes Prime Minister Modi's significant contributions to strengthening the bilateral ties and fostering goodwill between the two nations.

The Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana is a Sri Lankan honour, for Heads of State and Heads of Government with which Sri Lanka has friendly relations "in appreciation of their friendship towards and solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka".