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 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:
• Strategic Partnership: The award highlights the depth of the strategic alliance between the two nations, encompassing areas such as defense, energy, and technology cooperation.
• Personal Diplomacy: It reflects the importance of personal relationships in international diplomacy, with Modi’s efforts in cultivating ties with Russian leadership being specifically acknowledged.
• Historical Continuity: The award serves as a reminder of the long-standing friendship between India and Russia, dating back to the Soviet era and continuing to evolve in the modern geopolitical landscape.

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