Cover pic credits: Arindam Bagchi Twitter
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honoured with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest award, during his official visit to France. The award, presented by French President Emmanuel Macron, symbolizes the strong partnership between India and France.
"A warm gesture embodying the spirit of the India-France partnership. PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President Emmanuel Macron," tweets MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
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— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2023
The Legion of Honour is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in service to their nation, whether in civilian or military capacities. This prestigious recognition can also be granted to foreigners who have contributed to France’s causes, such as human rights, freedom of the press, or humanitarian efforts. This is the 14th such award conferred upon Prime Minister Modi.
Some of the other prestigious awards conferred on Prime Minister Modi include:
- The ‘Order of the Nile’ Award by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in May 2023
- Companion of the Order of Logohu: Papua New Guinea conferred the highest civilian award for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of Global South in May 2023
- Companion of the Order of Fiji: Highest honour of Fiji in recognition of PM Modi’s global leadership in May 2023
- Ebakl Award by the Republic of Palau: PM Modi was conferred with Ebakl Award by President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of the Republic of Palau in May 2023
- Order of the Druk Gyalpo: PM Modi was honoured with the highest civilian decoration of Bhutan, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo in December 2021
- Legion of Merit by the US Government in 2020
- King Hamad Order of the Renaissance: This Bahrain Order – First Class is a top honour by the Gulf country – was conferred in 2019
- Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin (the highest honour of the Maldives awarded to foreign dignitaries) in 2019
- Order of St. Andrew Award (highest civilian honour of Russia) in 2019
- Order of Zayed Award (highest civilian honour of the United Arab Emirates) in 2019
- Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award (the highest honour of Palestine awarded to foreign dignitaries) in 2018
- State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan (highest civilian honour of Afghanistan) in 2016
- Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud (the highest honour of Saudi Arabia awarded to non-muslim dignitaries) in 2016
Awards conferred by organisations/foundations:
- Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award by the Cambridge Energy Research Associates CERA (award recognizes the commitment of leadership towards the future of global energy and environment) in 2021
- Global Goalkeeper Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in 2019
- Champions of The Earth Award (UN’s highest environmental honour) in 2018
- Seoul Peace Prize (awarded biennially to those individuals by Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation who have made their mark through contributions to the harmony of mankind, reconciliation between nations, and to world peace) in 2018.
(With inputs from Hindustan Times)
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