PM Modi conferred prestigious ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ medal by Sri Lanka

‘Matter Of Pride': PM Modi Conferred Prestigious 'Mithra Vibhushana' Medal By Sri Lanka

The award, the highest civilian honour of the island nation, was instituted in February 2008 by then President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Friendship between India and Sri Lanka has taken a new flight. In the presence of PM Modi and President Disanayake, 7 agreements including defence-information-technology were signed in Colombo on Saturday. PM Modi was honoured with the Mitra Vibhushan Medal in Sri Lanka. PM Modi has expressed his gratitude to the people and government of Sri Lanka.

PM Narendra Modi Thanks Sri Lanka for Honouring Him With ‘Mitra Vibhushana’, Says ‘Honour Symbolises Deep-Rooted Friendship and Historical Ties’ (See Pics)

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake honoured PM Modi with the highest award to a foreign head of state, Mitra Vibhushana. Dissanayake said that PM Modi highly deserves this honour. PM Narendra Modi Thanks Sri Lanka for Honouring Him With ‘Mitra Vibhushana’, Says ‘Honour Symbolises Deep-Rooted Friendship and Historical Ties’ (See Pics).

PM Modi honoured with Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honour ‘Mitra Vibhushana’ for boosting bilateral ties

The honour was given after Modi landed in Colombo for his three-day visit to Sri Lanka. It is pertinent to note that PM Modi is the first global leader hosted by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after he took office in September last year

‘Matter of pride’: PM Modi conferred ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ medal by Sri Lankan President Dissanayake

After receiving the medal, PM Modi said, “Being honoured with the Sri Lanka Mithra Vibhushan by the President is a matter of great pride for me.”

PM Modi conferred prestigious ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ medal by Sri Lanka

PM Modi awarded 'Mithra Vibhushana' medal by Sri Lanka for strengthening ties and promoting cultural heritage, 22nd international award received.