Dominica to Honor PM Modi with Dominica Award of Honour
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Dominica will award Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Dominica Award of Honour, recognizing his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to strengthen India-Dominica relations. |
| Country | Dominica (an island nation in the Caribbean) |
| Capital | Roseau |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
| Prime Minister | Roosevelt Skerrit |
| President | Sylvanie Burton (President of Dominica) |
| Award Ceremony | To be held during the India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana. |
| Key Contributions | - Supplied 70,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Dominica in February 2021. - Strengthened bilateral ties in healthcare, education, IT, and climate resilience. |
| Climate Resilience | India's support for climate resilience-building initiatives in Dominica, addressing its vulnerability to natural disasters and climate change. |