Dynamite News Russia honours PM Narendra Modi with 'Order of Saint Andrew The Apostle
Russia on Friday announced conferring of its highest civilian award 'Order of Saint Andrew The Apostle' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi: Russia on Friday announced conferring of its highest civilian award 'Order of Saint Andrew The Apostle' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A decree from the Russian President Vladimir Putin's office said the prestigious award has been given to Modi for "distinguished achievement in development of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between Russian Federation and the Republic of India".
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