Suriname on Monday conferred its highest civilian honour to President Droupadi Murmu- The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star, the first Indian to receive this award. Murmu received the award from the President of the Republic of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi See pics (Photo: PTI, Twitter)
Updated On: 2023-06-06 09:56 AM IST
Compiled by : Anagha Sawant
Murmu after receiving the award, said that the honour holds tremendous significance not only for her but the people of India
"I am greatly honoured to receive Suriname's highest distinction, "Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star." This recognition holds tremendous significance, not only for me but also for the 1.4 billion people of India whom I represent," the President of India said in a tweet
On the first leg of her state visit to Serbia and Suriname, President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Paramaribo, Suriname on June 4. She was welcomed at the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport with full state honours by Suriname's President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the official release of Rashtrapati Bhavan read
President Droupadi Murmu along with President of Suriname Chan Santokhi pays homage at Mama Sranan monument
Despite her many official engagements, President Droupadi Murmu spent some time with a group of children who came to greet her in Paramaribo. She offered them India-made chocolates
The President appreciated President Santokhi's warmth and hospitality throughout the meetings. She was delighted to learn that Hindi is widely spoken in Suriname, which makes her remind of India. India and Suriname on Monday signed four major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the fields of health, agriculture and capacity building
