Russia has announced to confer the Order of St Andrew the Apostle – the highest state decoration of the country on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- PM Modi has been decorated for his exceptional services in promoting special and privileged strategic partnership between the Russia and India and friendly relations between the Russian and Indian people.
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. https://t.co/4ppEC7ZAWe
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2019
About the Award
- The ‘Order of St Andrew the Apostle’ was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, in honour of Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russia,
- It is awarded to prominent statesmen, public figures and those working in the fields of science, culture and arts in recognition of their exceptional services in promoting prosperity and glory of Russia. It can also be awarded to foreign heads of state for outstanding services.
- The foreign awardees included President of China Xi Jinping, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of Azerbaijan Geydar Aliev.
