♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred with the prestigious 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' award in recognition of his "strategic leadership" and "valuable assistance" during the Covid-19 pandemic.

♦ Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita accepted the award on behalf of Narendra Modi on 6 March 2025.

♦ The award was presented by Barbados President Dame Sandra Mason.