President Droupadi Murmu was honoured with the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the nation’s most prestigious civilian accolade, as she praised the relationship between the two countries and declared India’s readiness to collaborate with Fiji towards forging a stronger, more resilient, and prosperous nation.

• During her two-day sojourn in Fiji, Murmu characterized the award as “a testament to the profound bonds of friendship” shared by India and Fiji, marking the inaugural visit of an Indian head of state to the island nation.
• President Murmu also took the podium at the Fijian Parliament.
• Following her visit to Fiji, President Murmu is set to travel to New Zealand and Timor-Leste. The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi states that her six-day tour across three nations is designed to advance India’s Act East Policy.