President Droupadi Murmu Honored with Fiji’s Highest Civilian Award

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated President Droupadi Murmu for receiving Fiji's highest civilian honor. This accolade not only elevates India’s global prestige but also fortifies diplomatic relations between India and Fiji. Murmu's visit, which is the first by an Indian head of state to Fiji, signifies strong ties of friendship.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday congratulated President Droupadi Murmu on being honoured with Fiji's highest civilian award, stating it not only boosts India's prestige internationally but also bolsters diplomatic relations between the two nations.

President Murmu was awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji by Fiji's President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere during a ceremony in Suva, the capital city of the island country.

''My heartfelt congratulations to Rashtrapati Smt Droupadi Murmu Ji on being conferred with the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian honour of the nation,'' Shah expressed on X.

This accolade not only raises Bharat's esteem on the global stage but also strengthens the cultural, historical, and diplomatic bonds between the two nations, reaffirming our partnership for the greater good of humanity,'' Shah added.

On a two-day official visit, President Murmu described the honour as "a reflection of the deep ties of friendship" shared between India and Fiji. This marks the first visit by an Indian head of state to the archipelago nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)