Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was awarded the ‘Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana’ by President Dissanayake on 05 April 2025.
- President of Sri Lanka His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayaka conferred the country’s highest honour given to foreign leaders on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Key Points:
- This is the first time an Indian leader has received this award.
- This is the 22nd international award given to Prime Minister Modi by a foreign nation.
- The award was conferred on Prime Minister for his enduring contribution to strengthening India-Sri Lanka friendship.
Some key points from Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana:
The ‘Mitra Vibhushana Padak’ awarded by President Dissanayaka also reflects the strong cultural ties between the two countries.
- The Dharma Chakra inscribed on the medal represents shared Buddhist heritage.
- The Kalash with the motif of a vessel adorned with a heap of rice symbolises prosperity and renewal.
- The Navaratna symbolises the enduring friendship between India and Sri Lanka, depicted in a globe adorned with sacred lotus petals.
- Similarly, the Sun and the Moon are natural symbols of bilateral relations.