New Delhi, May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the ‘Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit’, Norway’s highest civilian honour bestowed on foreign Heads of Government, in recognition of outstanding service in the interest of Norway and humankind.
The award was presented to Modi by His Majesty King Harald V of Norway at a special ceremony in Oslo.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed deep gratitude to the King and the people of Norway. He dedicated the award to the historic friendship between India and Norway, calling it a tribute to the enduring warmth, trust and affection shared between the people of both nations.
The conferment stands as a symbol of the deep bonds of goodwill between India and Norway and will guide their journey of friendship and collaboration into the future, Modi added.
