Dominica Announces Its Highest National Honour to PM Modi for Contributions During Pandemic

New Delhi: Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month, Dominica government said.

award is in recognition of Modi's contributions to Dominica during COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengning partnership between two countries.

In a statement, office of Dominican prime minister said President of Commonwealth of Dominica Sylvanie Burton will confer award during upcoming India-CARICOM Summit scheduled to take place in Georgetown, Guyana, from November 19 to 21.

"In February 2021, Prime Minister Modi supplied Dominica with 70,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine — a generous gift which enabled Dominica to extend support to its Caribbean neighbours," statement said.

award also recognises India's support for Dominica in healthcare, education and information technology under Prime Minister Modi's leership as well as his role in promoting climate resilience-building initiatives and sustainable development on a global level, statement re.

statement quoted Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit as saying that award is an expression of Dominica's gratitude for Prime Minister Modi's solidarity with Dominica and wider region.

"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 accole as a symbol of our gratitude for his support and as a reflection of strong ties between our countries. We look forward to building on this partnership and vancing our shared vision of progress and resilience," he said.

In accepting offer of award, Prime Minister Modi emphasised importance of collaboration in tackling global challenges such as climate change and geopolitical conflicts, and affirmed India's commitment to working alongside Dominica and Caribbean in dressing se issues, statement underlined. 

President Burton and Prime Minister Skerrit will attend India-CARICOM Summit, a forum to discuss shared priorities and new avenues for cooperation between India and CARICOM ( Caribbean Community and Common Market) member states. 

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