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Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jul 14, 2023, at 02:49 pm

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest award, on Thursday by French President Emmanuel Macron.

"Prime Minister thanked President Macron for this singular honour on behalf of the people of India," read the Indian statement.

A warm gesture embodying the spirit of 🇮🇳-🇫🇷 partnership.

PM @narendramodi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President @EmmanuelMacron. pic.twitter.com/OyiHCHMDX2
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) July 13, 2023

The award ceremony took place at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

Modi on Thursday arrived in Paris as part of his official two-day visit to France and to attend the Bastille Day celebrations.

My request to the Indian diaspora in France- bring as many tourists from France to discover the beauty of India. pic.twitter.com/GsNnB4IEVC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2023

He will later visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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#EmmanuelMacron #NarendraModi #Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

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