Dominica to confer PM Modi with highest national award for assistance during Covid
The commonwealth of Dominica will confer its highest national award the Dominica Award of Honour to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award is being conferred to Indian Prime Minister in recognition of his contributions to the island during Covid-19 pandemic. The award will be conferred by President of the Commonwealth of Dominica Sylvanie Burton.
A statement from Dominica’s Prime Minister’s Office read, “The Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica."
The official statement described India's efforts in providing 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in February 2021. The North American Island also hailed PM Modi's dedication to strengthening partnership between India and Dominica.
“The award also recognises India’s support for Dominica in healthcare, education and information technology under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, as well as his role in promoting climate resilience-building initiatives and sustainable development on a global level," the statement read.
Meanwhile, Dominican Prime Minister Skerrit said the award was an expression of Dominica’s gratitude for Prime Minister Modi’s solidarity with Dominica and the wider region.
Prime Minister Modi while accepting the offer expressed gratitude and 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 region in addressing these issues.
- With inputs from agencies
