PM Modi conferred with Barbados Award for his leadership during COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the prestigious Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados Award in recognition of his strategic leadership and valuable assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The award was received by Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on behalf of Prime Minister Modi in a ceremony held in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday, March, 06, 2025. Pabitra Margherita expressed his gratitude for the recognition and called it a profound honour to accept the prestigious award on behalf of Prime Minister Modi. The award announcement was made by the Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley during a meeting with Prime Minister Modi on 20th November last year, held on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Leaders’ Summit in Georgetown, Guyana. Prime Minister Mottley acknowledged the vital role played by Prime Minister Modi in strengthening international cooperation and support during the unprecedented situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.