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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred with ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ award by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. The Order of Honour, established in 1975, is the second highest civilian honour in Greece. The head of goddess Athena is depicted on the front side of the Star with the inscription “ONLY THE RIGHTEOUS SHOULD BE HONOURED”, reported ANI.
Reacting to it PM Modi thanked the President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the Government there and the people of Greece. “This shows the respect the people of Greece have towards India,” the PM tweeted.
I thank President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the Government and people of Greece for conferring upon me The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour. This shows the respect the people of Greece have towards India. @PresidencyGR pic.twitter.com/UWBua3qbPf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2023
The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour is conferred by the President of Greece to Prime Ministers and eminent personalities who by reason of their distinguished position, have contributed to enhancing the stature of Greece. PM Modi’s decisive contribution to the strategic promotion of Greek-Indian friendship in areas of mutual interest has also been recognised, the MEA said.
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