PM Modi Receives Fiji’s Highest Honour ‘Companion of the Order’

In recognition of his global leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday was conferred Fiji’s highest award, the Companion of the Order of Fiji. It is a rare honour for a non-Fijian,

Fiji’s Prime Minster Sitiveni Rabuka presented PM Modi with a medallion for the title when the two leaders met in Papua New Guinea.

PM Modi said, “This honour is not just mine but that of 140 crore Indians, of centuries-old India-Fiji relations.”

PM @narendramodi has been conferred the highest honour of Fiji, the Companion of the Order of Fiji. It was presented to him by PM @slrabuka. pic.twitter.com/XojxUIKLNm

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 22, 2023

This honour is conferred upon citizens, or other foreigners, in recognition of eminent achievement or the highest degree of meritorious service to Fiji or humanity.

PM Modi was also conferred with the Companion of the Order of Logohu by Papua New Guinea for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of the ‘Global South’.

Papua New Guinea has conferred the Companion of the Order of Logohu on PM @narendramodi. It was presented to him by Papua New Guinea Governor General Sir Bob Dadae. pic.twitter.com/0Xki0ibW8D

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 22, 2023

PM Modi was also presented with an Ebakl by the President of Palau, Surangel Whipps, Jr. The Ebakl is one of the most important tools for the people of Palau and has a strong link with the local culture. It also symbolises leadership and wisdom. The Prime Minister met with President Whipps on the sidelines of the third summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in Port Moresby. FIPIC was launched during PM Modi’s visit to Fiji in 2014.