Banner
Workflow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Awarded Sri Lanka's Highest Civilian Honour

Contact Counsellor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Awarded Sri Lanka's Highest Civilian Honour

AspectDetails
EventPM Narendra Modi awarded Mithra Vibhushana by Sri Lanka.
DateApril 5, 2025
Awarding AuthorityPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake
LocationPresidential Secretariat, Colombo
Award DetailsMithra Vibhushana: Sri Lanka's highest civilian honour (introduced 2008), includes a silver medal with 9 Sri Lankan gems.
Previous RecipientsFormer Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
SymbolismLotus, globe, sun, moon, sheaves of rice, Dharma Chakra, Navarathna, Pun Kalasa.
Modi's RemarksHighlighted strong historic India-Sri Lanka ties and friendship.
Modi's International HonorsIncludes awards from Saudi Arabia, Palestine, UAE, Fiji, Egypt, and Mauritius (Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean in March 2025).

Categories