Prime Minister Modi calls Ghana’s highest state honour a ‘matter of immense pride.’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted Ghana's highest state honour, recognising it as a symbol of immense pride for the 1.4 billion people of India.

During his visit to Ghana, Prime Minister Modi was conferred with the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, the country's highest civilian honour, by President John Mahama.

“It is of immense pride and honour for me to be conferred with Ghana's highest honour... I express my deep gratitude to President Mahama, the Government of Ghana, and the people of Ghana. I humbly accept this honour on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians," he stated.

In his acceptance speech, delivered on July 3, 2025, Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude towards the Ghanaian President and dedicated the award to the youth of both nations, emphasising shared values and historical ties.

He also announced plans to enhance cooperation through a "Comprehensive Partnership," focusing on defense, security, skill development, and support for Ghana’s 'Feed Ghana' program.

Modi pledged to double trade between India and Ghana over the next five years and to share India’s digital payment platform, Bharat UPI.

He also highlighted the importance of collaboration in counter-terrorism efforts.

"We have decided to double our trade within the next 5 years. In the area of FinTech, Bharat UPI will share the digital payment experience with Ghana," he affirmed.
President Mahama welcomed Modi, noting the enduring relationship between the two countries, rooted in the legacy of their first leaders, Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah and India's former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

This visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in over 30 years and underscores the commitment of both nations to mutual growth and cooperation.

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