In her address at the cultural festival, President Murmu stated that there are many similarities between India and Suriname. She said that the diversity of the people of Suriname has won her heart.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to pay tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Suriname today, accompanied by Surinamese President Chan Santokhi. The President will also attend cultural programs to mark 150 years of the arrival of Indians to Suriname.
Suriname on Monday conferred its highest civilian honour to President Droupadi Murmu- The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star, the first Indian to receive this award.
India and Suriname on Monday signed four major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the field of health, agriculture and capacity building. The pacts were inked after President Murmu and her Surinamese counterpart Santokhi held delegation-level talks.
Britain's King Charles III has expressed his deepest condolences to President Droupadi Murmu over the tragic triple train accident in Odisha and said that he is "profoundly shocked" and saddened by the news.
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jabar Al Sabah offered condolences to President Droupadi Murmu over a train accident in Odisha which claimed lives of 288 people and injured over 1000 people.
The MEA Secretary (East) briefed about the Suriname leg of the President's visit. He said the President will be in Suriname on a state visit from June 4-6, 2023, at the invitation of Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi.