President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country's highest civilian award, by her counterpart Jos Ramos-Horta on Saturday.
Murmu, 66, received the award for her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and women empowerment, her office said in a post on X.
President Murmu said that the honour is a reflection of the ties of friendship between India and Timor-Leste.
Murmu arrived in Dili on the last leg of her three-nation visit on Saturday after concluding her trip to New Zealand and Fiji.
Murmu's trip is the first-ever presidential visit from India to the Southeast Asian nation.
She was warmly received by President Ramos-Horta at the airport, her office said. Cheerful children greeted her on the way from the airport.
She was also accorded a ceremonial reception and guard of honour in the Presidential Palace, Dili.
President Murmu held extensive discussions with her counterpart Ramos-Horta on enhanc
