The Commonwealth of Dominica will confer its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month. The Dominican government said.
The honor is given in appreciation of Modi’s support of Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to enhancing the two nations’ alliance.
President of the Commonwealth of Dominica Sylvanie Burton will present the award at the next India-CARICOM Summit, which is set to take place in Georgetown, Guyana, from November 19 to 21, according to a release from the prime minister’s office in Dominica. “In February 2021, Prime Minister Modi supplied Dominica with 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine — a generous gift that enabled Dominica to extend support to its Caribbean neighbours,” the statement said.
According to the announcement, the award also acknowledges Prime Minister Modi’s work in advancing global efforts to promote climate resilience and sustainable development, as well as India’s assistance to Dominica in the areas of healthcare, education, and information technology.
The award is a symbol of Dominica’s appreciation for Prime Minister Modi’s solidarity with Dominica and the wider region, according to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, who was quoted in the statement. “Prime Minister Modi has been a true partner to Dominica, particularly during our time of need amid a global health crisis. It is an honour to present him with Dominica’s highest national accolade as a symbol of our gratitude for his support and as a reflection of the strong ties between our countries. We look forward to building on this partnership and advancing our shared vision of progress and resilience,” he said.
Accepting the Dominica Award of Honour, Prime Minister Modi sought cooperation from Dominica and the Caribbean in tackling global challenges such as climate change and geopolitical conflicts. And the statement underlined India’s reaffirmation of its commitment to work with Dominica and the Caribbean in addressing these global challenges. President Burton and Prime Minister Skerrit are to participate in the India-CARICOM (The Caribbean Community and Common Market) Summit, which will discuss shared priorities and new ways of cooperation between India and CARICOM member states.
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