Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honor upon His Excellency Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India.
The Award is in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica.
Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton President of Dominica will confer the Award during the upcoming India-CARICOM summit, scheduled to take place in Georgetown, Guyana from November 19-21.
In February 2021, Prime Minister Modi supplied Dominica with 70,000 doses of the Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine, a generous gift that enabled Dominica to extend support to its Caribbean neighbors.
The Award also recognizes India’s support for Dominica in Education and Information Technology under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, as well as his role in promoting climate resilience-building initiatives and sustainable development on a global level.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the Award is an expression of Dominica’s gratitude for Prime Minister Modi’s solidarity with Dominica and the wider region.
Mr. Skerrit says Prime Minister Modi has been a true partner to Dominica, particularly during the country’s time of need amid a global health crisis.
In accepting the offer of the Award, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of collaboration in tackling global challenges such as climate change and geopolitical conflicts.
Her Excellency Sylvanie Burtom President of Dominica and Prime Minister Skerrit will attend the India/ CARICOM summit in Guyana from November 19- 21.
