Modi conferred Russia’s highest civilian award
In a special ceremony in St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin, the Russian President conferred the highest national award of Russia “for his contribution to fostering India-Russia ties.
In a special ceremony in St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin, the Russian President conferred the highest national award of Russia “for his contribution to fostering India-Russia ties.
Modi stated, "Before 2014, we had sunk into the depths of despair. Today, the country is full of self-confidence, and this is the biggest asset of India."
Zakir Naik, 53, a controversial figure who labelled the 9/11 terror attacks an 'inside job', fled India three years ago and moved to Muslim-dominated Malaysia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chief guest of the Eastern Economic Forum and his visit to the Russian Far East Region is the first by an Indian prime minister.
The two leaders also talked about the India-Japan-US trilateral format under which two Summit meetings have been held and agreed to continue such meetings as these have been positive.
A proposal has been made to have a full-fledged maritime route that serves as a link between Chennai and Vladivostok, PM Modi announced at the India-Russia 20th Annual Summit.
The PM has been decorated with the 'Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle' for exceptional services in promoting special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the chief guest at the fifth Eastern Economic Forum, will address the event on Thursday.
