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President Murmu conferred with Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste

President's Secretariat wrote, "President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country's highest civilian award, upon President Droupadi Murmu. The award is in recognition of her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and empowerment of women." President Murmu said that the "honour is a reflection of the ties of friendship between India and Timor-Leste."