This is 32nd international honour from a foreign nation for PM Modi during his tenure as Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Norway’s highest honour under the order. King Harald V of Norway presented Modi with the honour at special ceremony in Oslo.
The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit and is awarded in recognition of outstanding service and contribution towards strengthening ties with Norway and the international community.
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This is 32nd international honour from a foreign nation for PM Modi during his tenure as Prime Minister.
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The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit was established by King Olav V in 1985 and is awarded to both Norwegian and foreign nationals in recognition of exceptional service rendered in the interests of Norway and humanity.
Earlier on Sunday, Modi was conferred the ‘Royal Order of Polar Star’ Commander Grand Cross, Sweden’s highest honour during his official visit to the Nordic country.
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria presented PM Modi with the award in the presence of Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a ceremony at the County Governor’s residence.
According to the Swedish Prime Minister’s office, The Order of the Polar Star was instituted in 1748 and is awarded to individuals for their personal endeavours for Sweden or Swedish interests.
Reacting to the award, PM Modi said that it was an honour not just for him but for the 140 crore Indians.
“Some time ago, I was conferred with Sweden’s highest honour- the Order of the Polar Star. This is not merely an honour for me. It is an honour for the 140 crore people of India. It is also an honour for all our friends in Sweden who have enriched India-Sweden relations,” Modi said
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