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PM Modi conferred with Maldives' highest civilian award | | | Maldives June 09 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Maldives' highest civilian award, the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzudeen, by the President of the host country, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih this evening.
The Maldives says, the award is in recognition of the many services Prime Minister Modi has offered to cement the longstanding and amicable ties between the two countries, and for the magnanimous assistance that the Indian government continues to provide to the Maldives under his stewardship. PM Modi is the only foreign leader to receive the prestigious award of the maritime nation as yet.
Prime Minister Modi and Maldives President Solih held discussions on a range of subjects of bilateral interest at the President's office in Male. It was followed by delegation level talks between India and the Maldives.
After his arrival at the Velana International Airport in Male, the Maldives Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid and senior officials welcomed PM Modi. In a rare gesture from the Maldives side, Prime Minister Modi was accorded a ceremonial reception with 21-gun salute at the historic Republic Square in Male. | | | |
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