Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded Brazil's highest civilian honour

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Brazil's highest civilian honour.

• The award is called the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross.

• It was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

• The honour recognises Prime Minister Modi's efforts to strengthen India-Brazil relations.

• It also recognises his role in enhancing cooperation on global platforms.

• This is the 26th international award given to Prime Minister Modi by a foreign government.