Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently expressed pride at President Droupadi Murmu for being conferred with Timor-Leste’s highest civilian award- Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste on Sunday.
Hailing Timor leste-India ties, PM Modi said ‘It is a proud moment for us to see Rashtrapati Ji being honoured with the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste. This reflects the strong ties and mutual respect between our countries. It is also a recognition of her monumental contribution to public life for several years.’
It is a proud moment for us to see Rashtrapati Ji being honoured with the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the nation’s highest civilian award.
This reflects the strong ties and mutual respect between our countries. It is also a recognition of her monumental… pic.twitter.com/t7UgmwcEtu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 11, 2024
Meanwhile concluding her visit to Fiji and New Zealand, President Droupadi Murmu came to Timor-Leste on saturday. After arriving at the country, she was warmly welcomed by President Jose Ramos-Horta.
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During her visit, she was then honoured with country’s highest civilian award ‘Grand-Collar of the Order.’
President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country’s highest civilian award, upon President Droupadi Murmu. The award is in recognition of her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and… pic.twitter.com/V7YmnW7Jiu
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 10, 2024
In this visit, president Murmu had a lot of discussions with Timor Leste’s president Ramos Horta. Thus, looking to enhance bilateral cooperation at several sectors.
Meanwhile, President Murmu’s arrival is the first-ever state visit from an Indian Head of State to this Southeast Asian country.
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