Sunday 25 August 2019

Islamic nations that honoured PM Modi with highest civilian award

While receiving the award PM Modi said: "It is an honour for entire India. This is a symbol of the close and friendly relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and India."

PM Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the country. The visit strengthens India's close connect with the six-nation powerful Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi was also honoured with the 'Order of Zayed', the UAE's highest civilian award, as a mark of appreciation for his efforts to boost bilateral ties between the two nations.

India's relations with the Islamic nations are better than ever before. PM Modi's personal diplomatic outreach has yielded great results for India as far as the Muslim world is concerned. It has got home substantial investment, led to a rise in Haj quota and also ensured that several prisoners in West Asia come back home, united with their loved ones.

Several other Islamic nations also honoured PM Modi with their high civilian award in the recent past. Here's a list of awards PM Modi has been conferred with by Muslim-majority countries:

1. The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance, Bahrain - August 2019
2. Order of Zayed, UAE's highest civilian award - August 2019
3. Grand Collar of the State of Palestine - February 2018
4. Amir Amanullah Khan Award, Afghanistan - June 2016
5. King Abdulaziz Sash Award, Saudi Arabia - April 2016
6. Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen, Maldives - June 2019

Just like in Bahrain, PM Modi has always said that these awards are not merely for a person but for 1.3 billion Indians.

(With inputs from PTI)
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