"It is a proud moment for all Indians that the world's most popular leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been awarded Russia's highest honour, the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle'," he said in a video message.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday honored PM Modi with the country's highest state order during a brief ceremony held at the Grand Kremlin Palace following bilateral talks between the two leaders.
Under the able leadership of the Prime Minister, India's honour, respect and self-respect is continuously increasing on the global stage. This honor received by the Prime Minister is a symbol of the growing prestige of 'New India, Strong India'. India, Strong India) on the global stage,” the Rajasthan Chief Minister said.
Emphasizing the PM's "incredible global contribution", he said PM Modi was not only India's favorite leader but his contribution on the global stage was also outstanding and his image as a global leader was "a matter of pride for all Indians". Is.
He said, “Many countries of the world have honored PM Modi with their highest civilian awards. Apart from this, he has also been honored by many international institutions for his remarkable work in the field of environment, security, energy and global peace. " "I congratulate the Prime Minister for this historic achievement."
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that PM Modi has been given this honor for his outstanding services in developing the special privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly relations between the peoples of the two countries.
After receiving the award, PM Modi said, "I am honored to receive the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. I dedicate it to the people of India."
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday honored PM Modi with the country's highest state order during a brief ceremony held at the Grand Kremlin Palace following bilateral talks between the two leaders.
Under the able leadership of the Prime Minister, India's honour, respect and self-respect is continuously increasing on the global stage. This honor received by the Prime Minister is a symbol of the growing prestige of 'New India, Strong India'. India, Strong India) on the global stage,” the Rajasthan Chief Minister said.
Emphasizing the PM's "incredible global contribution", he said PM Modi was not only India's favorite leader but his contribution on the global stage was also outstanding and his image as a global leader was "a matter of pride for all Indians". Is.
He said, “Many countries of the world have honored PM Modi with their highest civilian awards. Apart from this, he has also been honored by many international institutions for his remarkable work in the field of environment, security, energy and global peace. " "I congratulate the Prime Minister for this historic achievement."
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that PM Modi has been given this honor for his outstanding services in developing the special privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly relations between the peoples of the two countries.
After receiving the award, PM Modi said, "I am honored to receive the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. I dedicate it to the people of India."