PM Narendra Modi Awarded Sri Lanka's Highest Civil Honour Mitra Vibhushana | NDTV World

In a historic moment, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has conferred the Mitra Vibhushana—the nation's highest honour for a foreign leader—on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award, introduced in 2008, symbolises the enduring friendship between the two countries. It features symbols like the Dharma Chakra and Navarathna, reflecting shared Buddhist heritage and deep cultural ties. The honour was announced after delegation-level talks in Colombo, attended by senior Indian officials. This is the first time Sri Lanka has bestowed such a grand ceremonial welcome and honour on a visiting leader, underscoring PM Modi's pivotal role in bilateral relations. NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi in an exclusive conversation with Ambassador Shashank (Former Foreign Secretary of India).