PM Modi To Receive Russia's Highest Civilian Honour For "Outstanding Service"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremoniously presented with the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, which was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine’s Hall of the Moscow Kremlin. The order was presented to the Prime Minister of India for his distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the two countries.
The Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, Russia’s highest civilian honor, was initially bestowed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. However, the formal presentation ceremony is now set to take place on Tuesday at the historic St Catherine’s Hall in the Moscow Kremlin. This prestigious award, established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, is only granted for the most exceptional civilian or military service to the Russian state.
The order is named after Saint Andrew, who is revered as the first apostle of Jesus and is considered the patron saint of Russia. Its rich history and selective bestowal make it a symbol of the highest recognition in Russian society and international relations.
The conferment of this award to PM Modi holds substantial diplomatic weight, symbolizing the strong and enduring ties between India and Russia. It recognizes Modi’s distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the two countries.
This honor underscores several key aspects of India-Russia relations:
Prime Minister Modi’s two-day visit to Russia is packed with significant diplomatic engagements:
The timing of this visit and award presentation is particularly noteworthy given recent global developments:
The presentation of this award to PM Modi carries several implications:
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