Sri Lankan President Bestows Highest Honor on PM Modi with Mitra Vibhushan Award

Colombo [ Sri Lanka ], April 5 (ANI): Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake honored Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the country's top accolade for a leader from another nation, the Mitra Vibhushana award. Dissanayake stated that PM Modi thoroughly merits this recognition.

In a shared press release with Prime Minister Modi, Dissanayake stated, "I am delighted to announce that the government of Sri Lanka has chosen to bestow upon him PM Narendra Modi ) the highest Sri Lanka In honor of a leader from another country—the president or prime minister. Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana. This distinguished award, established in 2008, is presented to heads of state and government officials for their friendship. We strongly believe that honorable Prime Minister Modi greatly merits this honor. "

The "Dharma Chakra" reflects the common Buddhist legacy that has influenced the cultural practices of these two countries. The "Pun Kalasa," decorated with stalks of paddy, represents abundance and rejuvenation.

The "Navarathna" (nine precious stones) symbolizes the invaluable and lasting bond between the two nations, enclosed within a sphere surrounded by pristine lotus leaves.

"The Sun and Moon" embody an eternal alliance, reaching from ages long gone to endless tomorrows. These symbols elegantly reflect the profound cultural and spiritual ties linking the two countries.

Sri Lanka President announced this following their bilateral meeting and delegation-level discussions in Colombo on Saturday.

The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, along with other officials, participated in the meeting.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi was accorded a historic ceremonial welcome at Independence Square in Colombo. It is the first time that Sri Lanka has honoured a visiting leader in this manner.

PM Modi is on a State visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6 at the invitation of Sri Lanka President Disanayaka's arrival in Colombo on Friday signified his inaugural visit to the city. Sri Lanka since 2019.

After completing his trip to Thailand for the BIMSTEC Summit and meetings with various global leaders such as Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Bhutan’s Premier Tshering Tobgay, Nepal’s Head of Government KP Sharma Oli, and Bangladesh’s Caretaker Chairman Muhammad Yunus, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo.

In Sri Lanka , Prime Minister Modi was greeted enthusiastically at the airport by six cabinet members, even though it was raining. Sri Lanka 'S Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, Labour Minister Anil Jayantha, Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj, and Science and Technology Minister Chrishantha Abeysena.

"Landed in Colombo. Grateful to the ministers and dignitaries who welcomed me at the airport. Looking forward to the programs in Sri Lanka Prime Minister Modi shared on Twitter.

After arriving at his hotel, PM Modi interacted with members of the India In the diaspora, they also experienced a traditional puppet show. (ANI)

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