President Droupadi Murmu was honored with the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the highest civilian accolade in the country, during a ceremony on Saturday. The award was presented to her by Timor-Leste’s President, José Ramos-Horta.
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Murmu, 66, was recognized with the award for her outstanding contributions to public service, including her commitment to education, social welfare, and women's empowerment, according to a post from her office on X.
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President Murmu said that the honour is a reflection of the ties of friendship between India and Timor-Leste. President Murmu arrived in Timor-Leste on Saturday, marking the first-ever presidential visit from India to the country. Upon arrival, she was given a ceremonial reception and a guard of honor at the Presidential Palace in Dili. During her visit, she engaged in extensive discussions with Timor-Leste’s President, emphasizing that India and Timor-Leste share a warm and friendly relationship grounded in mutual commitment to democratic values and pluralism.