PM Modi conferred with Guyana and Dominica National Awards

Awards and International Recognition

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with two prestigious national awards during his Caribbean visit:
  • Guyana's 'Order of Excellence' - Highest national honor recognizing his exceptional COVID-19 pandemic leadership
  • Dominica's 'Award of Honour' - First Indian leader to receive this award, acknowledging India's support during pandemic
• Became the fourth foreign dignitary to receive Guyana's highest national award
• Recognized for global leadership, humanitarian efforts, and strengthening international partnerships
• These awards highlight Modi's diplomatic achievements and India's growing global influence

Diplomatic Engagement and Summit Highlights

• Attended the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana on 20 November 2024

Proposed seven key pillars to strengthen India-CARICOM ties:

• • Capacity Building
  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Renewable Energy and Climate Change
  • Innovation, Technology and Trade
  • Cricket and Culture
  • Ocean Economy
  • Medicine and Healthcare

Signed ten Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Guyana covering:

• • Hydrocarbon sector cooperation
  • Agricultural collaboration
  • Cultural exchange
  • Digital transformation
  • Healthcare and medical product cooperation
• Announced that India will host the third India-CARICOM Summit in 2025

Cultural and Historical Connections

• Visited significant historical sites in Guyana:
  • Paid tribute at Mahatma Gandhi statue
  • Visited Indian Arrival Monument commemorating first Indian indentured laborers in 1838
• Addressed the Indian diaspora, noting that 40% of Guyana's population is of Indian origin
• Highlighted long-standing historical and cultural ties between India and Caribbean nations
• Emphasized shared values of democracy, resilience, and unity
• Became the second Indian Prime Minister to visit Guyana after Indira Gandhi in 1968

Key Takeaways:

• Modi's visit symbolizes India's expanding diplomatic footprint
• Strengthened South-South cooperation and bilateral relationships
• Recognized for humanitarian efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Demonstrated commitment to global challenges like climate change and sustainable development