Accra, Ghana – July 3, 2025:
In a landmark moment for India-Ghana relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Ghana’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’, during his official visit to the West African nation. The award, which symbolizes Ghana’s highest recognition of distinguished service, was presented to Prime Minister Modi in a ceremonial function attended by top Ghanaian dignitaries, government officials, and Indian diplomatic representatives.
The honour was bestowed in acknowledgment of Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional contributions to strengthening bilateral ties between India and Ghana, promoting development cooperation, and deepening South-South collaboration.
Following the award ceremony, Prime Minister Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his gratitude:
“Honoured to receive the ‘Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ award. I dedicate this to the 1.4 billion people of India. This recognition reflects the strength of our partnership with Ghana and the shared values of our nations.”
A Symbol of Strengthening Ties
In his acceptance speech, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the award was not just a personal achievement but a reflection of the growing bonds between India and Ghana. “This award is for every Indian, for our shared vision of peace, progress, and partnership,” he stated.
During bilateral discussions with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in key areas such as security, education, healthcare, technology, and trade. A major highlight of the visit was the signing of four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), covering:
Cultural Exchange Programs
Standardization and Certification in Trade
Cooperation in Medical Education and Training
Bilateral Partnership Framework
Prime Minister Modi also thanked Ghana for its continued support and cooperation in India’s fight against terrorism, stressing the need for unified global efforts to counter violent extremism.
Part of a Growing List of Global Honours
This prestigious Ghanaian accolade is the latest in a series of foreign state honours conferred upon Prime Minister Modi. In 2025 alone, he has received top civilian awards from Cyprus (Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III), Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana), Mauritius (GCSK), and Barbados (Honorary Order of Freedom).
Over the years, PM Modi has received some of the world’s highest honours from countries including France (Legion of Honour), Russia (Order of St. Andrew the Apostle), UAE (Order of Zayed), and Egypt (Order of the Nile), underscoring his growing stature as a global statesman and India’s increasing diplomatic influence.
In addition to state honours, Prime Minister Modi has also been the recipient of prestigious international awards such as the Seoul Peace Prize (2018), UN Champions of the Earth Award (2018), Global Goalkeeper Award (2019) by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Mission, and the Global Energy & Environment Leadership Award (2021).
As Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Ghana continues, both sides are expected to explore further collaboration in areas such as digital infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and vocational training. The visit marks a pivotal moment in India’s Africa policy, reinforcing its commitment to the continent’s development and international cooperation.
With the conferment of the ‘Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’, Ghana has become the latest country to formally acknowledge Prime Minister Modi’s leadership on the global stage. The honour also reflects the growing recognition of India’s role in fostering peace, development, and international solidarity.
