PM Modi honoured with Cyprus' highest civilian award

• On June 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Cyprus' highest civilian award "Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III".

• The award was presented by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides during Prime Minister Modi's official visit to the country.

• In his address, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the honour to India's 1.4 billion citizens and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Cyprus.

• The Prime Minister described the honour as a tribute to democratic values ​​and shared cooperation between India and Cyprus.

• The Grand Cross is seen as an affirmation of mutual commitment to peace, territorial integrity and prosperity.