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India - July 9, 2024

“PM Modi Receives Russia’s Highest Honor, Strengthening India-Russia Relations”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, Russia’s highest civilian honor, at a ceremonial presentation in St. Catherine’s Hall of the Moscow Kremlin. Initially bestowed upon him in 2019, this prestigious award acknowledges his distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and the strengthening of friendly ties between the two countries.

Established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called is awarded for exceptional civilian or military service to the Russian state. Named after Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and Russia’s patron saint, the award is a symbol of the highest recognition in Russian society and international relations.

The conferment of this award to PM Modi underscores the strong and enduring ties between India and Russia. It highlights the strategic partnership in areas such as defense, energy, and technology, and recognizes Modi’s efforts in cultivating personal relationships with Russian leadership. This honor also serves as a reminder of the long-standing friendship between the two nations, dating back to the Soviet era and evolving in the modern geopolitical landscape.

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