Prime Minister Narendra Modi was officially presented with Russia’s highest civilian honor, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a ceremony in St Catherine’s Hall of the Moscow Kremlin. Notably, the award was bestowed on PM Modi in the year 2019, but he received it physically recently.
This prestigious honor recognizes Modi’s efforts in enhancing bilateral ties between Russia and India, spanning economic cooperation, defense collaboration, and cultural exchange. The award underscores Modi’s leadership in strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations. It also acknowledges his role in promoting peace and stability on the global stage, as well as his commitment to mutual interests such as energy, technology, and space exploration.
