Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a five-nation tour, with Ghana marking a significant stop. This visit holds significance as Modi becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to the country in the last three decades. On Wednesday, he was honoured with the prestigious Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana. Modi expressed gratitude for the award, calling it a responsibility to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
Modi receives honour
PM Modi thanked the people and government of Ghana for the honour in a message shared on X, previously known as Twitter. The award was presented by Ghanaian President John Mahama during a ceremonial event.
I thank the people and Government of Ghana for conferring ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ upon me. This honour is dedicated to the bright future of our youth, their aspirations, our rich cultural diversity and the historical ties between India and Ghana.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 2, 2025
PM Modi Ghana Visit
During his visit, PM Modi oversaw the signing of four major Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). These included boosting cooperation between Invest India and Ghana’s investment body, sharing India’s digital infrastructure like UPI, enhancing training in health and tech, and fostering cultural exchange to celebrate the nations’ shared heritage.
