PM Modi receives Ghana's highest civilian honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi just received Ghana's highest civilian award for foreign leaders—the Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana—during his first trip there as India's PM in over 30 years.
The ceremony in Accra celebrated not just Modi, but also India's growing role in Ghana's tech and economic progress.
India has already invested $450 million-plus into Ghana
Modi and President John Mahama signed a bunch of new agreements covering everything from agriculture and healthcare to defense, trade, and even vaccine production.
India has already invested $450 million-plus into projects like a major railway line and a leading ICT center.
They're also launching a joint commission to keep building on this partnership.
Visit doubled down on commitments to education, rural electrification
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa called the honor "a symbol of our friendship," rooted in democracy and inclusive growth.
The visit doubled down on commitments to education, rural electrification, and skill-building—signaling a fresh chapter for both countries working together.