Barbados Confers Honorary Order of Freedom on PM Modi
Why in the news
Barbados conferred its Honorary Order of Freedom on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a ceremony at Government House in Bridgetown on 6 March 2025. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita accepted it for him.
Key facts
- Award: Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados.
- Presented by Barbados President Dame Sandra Mason, with PM Mia Amor Mottley also present.
- Reason: strategic leadership and significant help to Barbados during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Announced on 20 November 2024 during the 2nd India-CARICOM Leaders’ Summit in Georgetown, Guyana.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue | Government House, Bridgetown |
| Date of ceremony | 6 March 2025 |
| Received by | Pabitra Margherita (MoS External Affairs) |
| Announced by | Mia Amor Mottley, Barbados PM |
About Barbados
Barbados is a Caribbean island nation with its capital at Bridgetown. India and Barbados established diplomatic relations in 1966. Margherita described the award as a symbol of the lasting friendship between the two countries.
Exam angle
- Note the award name, country and capital, as foreign honours for Indian leaders are common static-GK questions.
- The award was announced at the India-CARICOM summit in Guyana in November 2024.
- The recipient was represented by a minister, not present in person.