Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday(5 April 2025) conferred with the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana, the island nation’s highest civilian honour for Heads of State and Government.

• The prestigious award was presented by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a joint press briefing in Colombo.
• Instituted specifically to honour global leaders of nations maintaining friendly relations with Sri Lanka, the award reflects a deep appreciation of their solidarity and goodwill towards the Sri Lankan people.
• The Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana medal, specially designed to recognise extraordinary friendships on the global stage, symbolises the shared spiritual and cultural heritage of both countries.
• The Dharma Chakra represents their common Buddhist legacy, while the Pun Kalasa - a ceremonial vessel with rice sheaves - signifies prosperity and renewal. The Navarathna, or nine precious gems within a lotus-encircled globe, epitomises the enduring India-Sri Lanka bond.
• This award marks the 22nd international recognition bestowed on PM Modi by a foreign country, underlining his growing stature as a global statesman committed to regional peace, development, and spiritual diplomacy.