PM Modi: sri lanka gave PM Modi 'Mitra Vibhushan Samman', Prime Minister said - this is the honor of crores of Indians
Sri Lanka has honored prime minister Narendra Modi with the sri lanka Mitra Vibhushan Samman. This honor is given to the heads of state of those countries, which have friendly relations with Sri Lanka. PM Modi also expressed happiness on receiving the honor and said that this is an honor for all the countrymen.
The government of sri lanka has honored prime minister Narendra Modi with the 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushan Samman'. The government of sri lanka gives this honor to the heads of state of those countries, which have good relations with Sri Lanka. india has historically had good relations with Sri Lanka. Also, when sri lanka was going through a period of economic crisis, even then India was the first to extend a helping hand to Sri Lanka. Now recognizing these good relations, the government of sri lanka has given this honor to prime minister Modi. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake honored prime minister Modi by putting the 'Mitra Vibhushan Samman' medal on him. After receiving the honor, PM Modi said that this is an honor for 140 crore countrymen of India.
The sri lanka Mitra Vibhushan Award consists of a silver medal, in which the dharma Chakra is a symbol of Buddhist heritage. This Buddhist heritage has shaped the cultural traditions of india and Sri Lanka. The Pun Kalash (a ceremonial vessel) made in the medal is a symbol of prosperity and renewal. The Navratnas made in the medal represent the invaluable and lasting friendship between the two countries. The sun and the moon represent the bond that extends from the ancient past to the infinite future. After being honored, prime minister Modi said 'It is an honor not just for me but for 140 crore indians to be honored with the sri lanka Mitra Vibhushan Award by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Dissanayake. This reflects the historical relationship and deep friendship between the people of sri lanka and India and for this, I thank the President, the government of sri lanka, and the people here.'
PM Modi said that 'India and sri lanka have centuries-old spiritual and intimacy-filled relations. I am happy to inform you that the relics of Lord buddha found in Aravalli, Gujarat in 1960 are being sent to sri lanka for darshan. india will cooperate in the renovation of the Thirukoneswaram temple in Trincomalee. We also discussed issues related to the livelihood of fishermen. We agreed that we should move forward with humanitarian aid in this matter. We also emphasized the immediate release of fishermen and sending back their boats. The relationship between india and Sri Lanka is based on mutual trust and goodwill.
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