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Speaking at an Indian community event in Georgetown, Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his exemplary leadership and transformative impact on India’s global stature.

Addressing the gathering, President Ali said, “…Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is a shining light in your leadership. It is no secret that the strength of your leadership, the passion and compassion of your leadership and the deliberateness of your leadership have placed India in a different light and realm around the globe. You have brought incredible respect. But more importantly, you have brought a level of dignity and pride to India that is unmatched, and we congratulate you on that.”

President Ali underscored India’s growing influence in the world under PM Modi’s leadership, noting, “Today, many developing countries and developed countries look to India for example, look to India for technology, look to India for research and development. That speaks volumes. It speaks about transformation. It speaks about a changed society and a society that is firmly rooted as a global leader, and we look forward to your continued leadership at a political level.”

In a heartfelt acknowledgment of PM Modi’s visit, President Ali expressed his gratitude for the time spent in Guyana, stating, “My dear friend and brother, PM Narendra Modi, we had you for more than two days, but still, people cannot have enough of you. It is all because of your hard work, humility, and the way you have led. This is not departure; this after today is saying, safe flight back home and we hope for your early return to our beautiful shores.”

PM Modi’s visit to Guyana, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over five decades, marked the third and final leg of his three-nation tour.

During the historic visit, PM Modi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit alongside Caribbean leaders, further strengthening India’s partnerships in the region.

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“The award recognises India’s support for Dominica in healthcare, education, and information technology under PM Modi’s leadership,” read a statement by the office of the Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.
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Dominica has conferred its top award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to the Caribbean nation during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to enhancing the bilateral partnership between India and Dominica.

The Prime Minister, who is in Guyana on the last leg of his three-nation visit, was conferred the “Dominica Award of Honour” by President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica during the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana on Wednesday (November 20, 2024).

“Honoured to be conferred with the highest national award by Dominica. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

“The award is a recognition of PM’s statesmanship and contribution to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India-Dominica ties,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a post on X.

Guyana and Barbados will also confer their top awards on Prime Minister Modi, bringing his tally of international honours to 19.

Dominica announced its top award to PM Modi a few days ago.

“In February 2021, Prime Minister Modi supplied Dominica with 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine — a generous gift that enabled Dominica to extend support to its Caribbean neighbours,” read a statement by the office of the Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

“The award also recognises India’s support for Dominica in healthcare, education, and information technology under PM Modi’s leadership and his role in promoting climate resilience-building initiatives and sustainable development on a global level,” it read.

The statement quoted Prime Minister Skerrit as saying that the award is an expression of Dominica’s gratitude for PM Modi’s solidarity with Dominica and the wider region.

In accepting the offer of the award, Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of collaboration in tackling global challenges such as climate change and geopolitical conflicts and affirmed India’s commitment to working alongside Dominica and the Caribbean in addressing these issues, the statement underlined.