President Droupadi Murmu on Friday arrived in Delhi after concluding a successful six-day tour to Suriname and Serbia.
The President was given a grand welcome at Delhi’s Palam Airport by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Minister of State for Health Bharti Pawar.
She was welcomed with a Shawl, traditional headgear and a statue of Birsa Munda.
President Murmu visited Suriname and Serbia from June 4 to 9. This was her maiden visit to Suriname, at the invitation of Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, and also her first state visit since assuming office in July 2022. Murmu also received an invitation from Serbian President Aleksander Vucic to visit his country.
“When our President goes to a foreign country and is honoured with the biggest state award, the whole country feels proud. It is something to be proud of.
Suriname or Serbia, the way our President was given honour and respect, the whole nation is proud, ” Minister Kiren Rijiju said while speaking to ANI.
President Droupadi Murmu was conferred with the highest civilian award of Suriname — Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star.
“Congratulations to Rashtrapati Ji on being conferred the highest civilian award of Suriname – Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star. This special gesture from the Government and people of Suriname symbolizes the enduring friendship between our countries”, the Prime Minister said in a tweet.
“President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn successfully concludes her visit to Suriname & Serbia. The visit has set new milestones in India’s ties with the two countries,” tweeted MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Friday.
President Droupadi Murmu and Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday agreed to set a target for bilateral trade from the present 32 crore Euros to one billion euros by the end of the decade, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
During the business event, both leaders agreed to set a target for bilateral trade from the present 32 crores to a billion euros by the end of the decade, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary-West Sanjay Verma said in a media briefing.
