Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the prestigious "Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana" award to the enduring friendship and shared values between India and Ghana during his address to the Parliament of Ghana on Thursday.
Members of the Indian diaspora in Ghana are eagerly awaiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country in 30 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana on Wednesday, marking the start of his five-nation tour. President John Mahama gave him a warm welcome at the airport.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, in an X post, labelled PM Narendra Modi a "Super Premium Frequent Flier PM" during his Ghana visit, accusing him of evading domestic issues. Ramesh also recalled the historic Nehru-Nkrumah relationship, emphasising India's longstanding ties with Ghana.
High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Ghana, Manish Gupta, highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Ghana, noting that this will be the first visit first visit of and Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in three decades.