PM Modi Ghana National Honour is a historic achievement for India. On 2nd July, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to be awarded Ghana’s top civilian award, ” The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.”
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama handed over the award in Accra. Modi has been awarded for his “distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership.”
This accolade, conferred during Modi’s visit—the first by an Indian PM in over 30 years—underscores his global stature, as reported by The Indian Express.
PM Modi Ghana National Honour: Significance of the Honour
The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana is a prestigious award. It acknowledges contributions to national development, diplomatic service, and international cooperation.
Modi dedicated the recognition to 1.4 billion Indians, highlighting the dreams of the youth and the strong cultural relationship between India and Ghana. “This honour is a responsibility to strengthen India-Ghana friendship,” he said on X post.
The award is an indication of the increasing influence of India in the Global South.
Enhancing India-Ghana Relationships
PM Modi was bestowed Ghana National Honour during a state visit that took the bilateral ties to a higher level. Modi met with President Mahama, taking the relations to a “Comprehensive Partnership.”
They signed four memoranda of understanding on cultural cooperation, Ayurveda, trade standards, and ministerial dialogue.
The current trade with Ghana is at $3b billion. India aims to double this trade figure within five years.
Modi also offered India’s digital payments system, Bharat UPI, to enhance financial connectivity, per Hindustan Times.
A Historic Visit
Modi’s visit to Ghana, the first by an Indian PM since 1995, was packed with symbolic gestures.
He paid tribute to Ghana’s founding President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah at the Nkrumah Memorial Park. He was accompanied by Ghana’s Vice President, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and laid a floral wreath.
Modi spoke to Ghana’s Parliament, identifying mutual democratic values. He spoke to the Indian community in Ghana, who are approximately 15,000, urging them to connect the two countries. Fresh scholarships for Ghanaian youths were announced, as Graphic Online reported.
Global Recognition for Modi
Ghana National Honour conferred to PM Modi adds to his tally of 24 international awards. These include honours from the US, Russia, and Bhutan, among others.
BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan called it a “testament to the faith of the Global South in India.”
Modi’s acceptance speech emphasized shared history and cultural diversity. “I dedicate this to the youth and our historic ties,” he said.
The visit signals India’s commitment to deepening ties with Africa, as reported by Business Standard.
Looking Ahead
Modi’s visit and the honour pave the way for stronger collaboration. Plans include boosting trade, education, and technology exchanges.
Modi invited President Mahama to India, reinforcing mutual goodwill. The Ministry of External Affairs called the award a “testament to deep India-Ghana ties.”
This historic moment, celebrated across India, highlights Modi’s role in elevating India’s global presence.
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