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PM Modi conferred with highest French honour
PM Modi thanked President Macron for the honour on behalf of the people of India
During his state visit to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the country's highest award by President Emmanuel Macron. With this honour, PM Modi becomes the first Indian state head to receive the highest French honour in military or civilian orders.
“It is with great humility that I accept the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. This is an honour for the 140 crore people of India. I thank President @EmmanuelMacron, the French Government and people for this gesture. It shows their deep affection towards India and resolve for furthering friendship with our nation," Modi tweeted on receiving the honor.
President Macron said, “India and France are celebrating 25 years of strategic partnership made of trust and friendship, which are only getting stronger with time. “
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