Modi Receives Cyprus’ Highest Civilian Honor, Dedicates It to 1.4 Billion Indians!
In a landmark moment for India-Cyprus relations nbsp Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III the highest civilian honor of Cyprus during his visit to the island nation on June The award was presented by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides acknowledging Modi s contribution to strengthening diplomatic ties Named after Archbishop Makarios III the first President of Cyprus the Order symbolizes excellence in international collaboration nbsp Humbled to receive this honor I dedicate it to the billion Indians and the friendship between our nations Modi stated in an emotional tribute post-award The felicitation marks the beginning of his three-nation diplomatic tour that also includes stops in Canada for the G Summit and then in Croatia aiming to reinforce India s global engagement India amp Cyprus A Friendship Forged in Trust and Shared Vision Though geographically distant India and Cyprus have enjoyed a