Congratulations! Former Kiwi Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Receives Royal Decoration After Leading Thailand Through ‘Covid-19-Terror’ Monsoon
Reuters reported that former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on June 5 received the highest insignia to honor the service she led the country through crises since the epidemic of COVID-19 including attacks on two mosques in Christchurch. and the volcanic eruption on Ynys Wen in 2019.
Ardern was awarded the “Dame Grand Companion”, New Zealand’s second-highest decoration, on Monday, the country’s national holiday, in honor of Day of the Dead. “Lady Jacinda” (Lady Jacinda)
The Prime Minister of New Zealand usually selects two eligible nationals each year to receive this prestigious award. And the list was signed by King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth of Nations, who is also considered the King of New Zealand.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said: Ardern has been praised for her work amid some of the most challenging monsoons the country has ever faced.
“New Zealand’s leadership in dealing with the 2019 terrorist attacks and the spread of COVID-19. It reflects the most challenging period our 40th Prime Minister has had to go through. during that time I was fully aware of her commitment to New Zealand,” Hipkins said.
Ardern said she was very humbled to receive this honour. but reluctant to accept this emblem because of various actions She was praised because of the cooperation of all rather than because of one person.
Ardern, who became prime minister of New Zealand aged 37 in 2017, has become a global figure. She caused a shock when she suddenly announced that she was resigning from the country’s leadership in January.
