Narendra Modi thanks Russian President Vladimir Putin after he was awarded Order of St Andrew
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Russian president Vladimir Putin after the country awarded him with Order of St Andrew.
It is the highest state honour of Russia.
"Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On Awarding Prime Minister of India Narendra Damodardas Modi the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called," read a statement issued by the President of Russia's website.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Order of St Andrew for outstanding achievements in promoting partnership with Russia https://t.co/mdTIVoFDJ5
— President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) April 12, 2019
Meanwhile, Modi thanked Putin and tweeted: "Honoured to receive this prestigious award. I thank President Putin and the people of Russia. Foundations of India-Russia friendship are deep & the future of our partnership is bright.Extensive cooperation between our nations has led to extraordinary outcomes for our citizens."
Honoured to receive this prestigious award. I thank President Putin and the people of Russia.
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2019
Foundations of India-Russia friendship are deep & the future of our partnership is bright.
Extensive cooperation between our nations has led to extraordinary outcomes for our citizens. https://t.co/4ppEC7ZAWe
He said: "President Putin remains a source of great strength for the India-Russia friendship. Under his visionary leadership, bilateral and multilateral cooperation between our nations has scaled new heights."
President Putin remains a source of great strength for the India-Russia friendship.
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2019
Under his visionary leadership, bilateral and multilateral cooperation between our nations has scaled new heights.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently awarded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its highest civilian award - Zayed Medal.
Modi has been awarded the special honour by the Russian government at a time when the country is hosting its general polls.
The first phase of the seven-phased elections was held on Thursday.
Counting of votes will take place on May 23.
