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PM Modi conferred with ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’
Pabitra Margherita, Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, received the award on behalf of PM Modi.
PM Narendra Modi / X/@narendramodi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the prestigious ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ for his strategic leadership and vital support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was held in Bridgetown, Barbados.
On Mar. 7, Modi expressed his gratitude for the award in a post on X: “Grateful to the government and the people of Barbados for this honor. Dedicate the ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ Award to the 1.4 billion Indians and to the close relations between India and Barbados.”
Grateful to the Government and the people of Barbados for this honour.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 7, 2025
Dedicate the ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ Award to the 1.4 billion Indians and to the close relations between India and Barbados. @DameSandraMason @miaamormottley https://t.co/Ab11qHSAyA
Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, received the ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ on behalf of PM Modi. / X/@PmargheritaBJPMinister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, received the award on behalf of PM Modi on Mar. 6.
The award was announced by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados during a meeting with Prime Minister Modi on Nov. 20, 2024, at the 2nd India-CARICOM Leaders’ Summit in Georgetown, Guyana. Mottley praised Modi for his key role in strengthening international cooperation and providing support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs stated, “Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1966, India and Barbados have fostered a robust partnership characterized by continuous engagement and development initiatives. This award symbolizes the enduring friendship between the two nations.”
Margherita also expressed his gratitude for the recognition and shared, "It is a profound honor to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accept this prestigious award on his behalf. This recognition underscores the deepening ties between India and Barbados, as well as our shared commitment to collaboration and development, especially in times of crisis.”
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