Prime Minister Narendra Modi Conferred with France's Highest Civilian Award
Paris, July 14, 2023 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with France's highest civilian award, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, on July 13, 2023. The award was presented to him by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
The Legion of Honour was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. It is the highest French order of merit and is awarded to both civilians and military personnel. The Grand Cross is the highest rank in the order.
PM Modi was awarded the Grand Cross for his "outstanding services to the strengthening of the strategic partnership between India and France". He has been a strong advocate for closer ties between the two countries, and his visit to France this week was aimed at further strengthening these ties.
The award is a recognition of PM Modi's contributions to India-France relations, and it is a sign of the strong friendship between the two countries.
In a statement, PM Modi said that he was "deeply honoured" to receive the award. He said that the award was a "reflection of the strong and deep ties" between India and France.
President Macron said that the award was a "tribute to PM Modi's leadership and vision". He said that PM Modi had played a "key role" in strengthening the India-France partnership.
The award of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour to PM Modi is a significant event in India-France relations. It is a recognition of the strong friendship between the two countries and it is a sign of the growing cooperation between them.
Here are some additional details about the award:
The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour is a gold-plated cross that is worn around the neck.
The award is accompanied by a diploma and a certificate.
The award is only given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to France or to the world.
PM Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.
The award is a significant recognition of PM Modi's contributions to India-France relations. It is a sign of the strong friendship between the two countries and it is a boost to the growing cooperation between them.
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