Islo, May 19 :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with Norway’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, for his contribution in advancing the India-Norway relationship and his leadership.
This is Modi’s 32nd international honour.
In a special ceremony, King Herald V of Norway conferred upon PM Modi the ‘Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit’. It is Norway’s highest honour bestowed on foreign Heads of Government, and is conferred in recognition of outstanding service in the interest of Norway and humankind.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi dedicated the award to the historic friendship between India and Norway, calling it a tribute to the enduring warmth, trust, and affection shared between the people of India and the people of Norway.