Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:16am on 05 Apr 2025,Saturday India Global
During his first official visit to Sri Lanka in his third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Mithra Vibhushana medal—Sri Lanka’s highest civilian award. The honor recognizes his pivotal role in enhancing India-Sri Lanka relations, fostering cultural ties, and supporting regional cooperation. The ceremony marked a historic moment, as Modi became one of the few foreign leaders to receive this distinction. His visit also included the signing of seven key MoUs, including a landmark defense agreement, signalling a new era of strategic and diplomatic collaboration between the two nations. (PC: India Today)
