President Droupadi Murmu has been conferred the highest civilian honour of Suriname – the "Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star".
President of the Republic of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi presented the award to Murmu on Monday.
After receiving the award, Droupadi Murmu said that the award holds great significance for her.
The President of Inida, in a tweet said, “I am greatly honoured to receive Suriname's highest distinction, "Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star." This recognition holds tremendous significance, not only for me but also for the 1.4 billion people of India whom I represent. I also dedicate this honor to the successive generations of the Indian-Surinamese community, who have played a stellar role in enriching the fraternal ties between our two countries.”Droupadi Murmu arrived in Paramaribo, Suriname on June 4. Murmu was received by the President Chandrikapersad Santokhi at the Johan Adolf Pengel International airport with full state honours.
Murmur also held delegation level talks with the President of Suriname. Both the Presidents discussed ways to deepen India-Suriname relations and held wide ranging discussions on multiple areas including defence, agriculture, IT and capacity building. Both the countries also exchanged four MoUs in various fields including health and agriculture.
Special covers of stamps to mark 150 years of arrival of Indians in Suriname were also presented to President Murmu on the occasion.
The President further said, “Receiving this decoration during the historic commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Indian arrival in Suriname makes it more special. If this honor serves as a beacon of empowerment and encouragement for women in both our countries, then it becomes even more meaningful.”
Droupadi Murmu arrived in Paramaribo, Suriname on June 4. Murmu was received by the President Chandrikapersad Santokhi at the Johan Adolf Pengel International airport with full state honours.
Murmur also held delegation level talks with the President of Suriname. Both the Presidents discussed ways to deepen India-Suriname relations and held wide ranging discussions on multiple areas including defence, agriculture, IT and capacity building. Both the countries also exchanged four MoUs in various fields including health and agriculture.
Special covers of stamps to mark 150 years of arrival of Indians in Suriname were also presented to President Murmu on the occasion.
