Kuwait honours PM Modi with its highest national award
The Statesman Bhubaneswar|December 23, 2024
Presented in recognition of Modi's achievements and endeavour to strengthen the country's ties with India, the award, instituted in 1974, has been conferred on select global leaders
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Kuwait on Sunday conferred its highest national award, 'The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer', on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his distinguished achievements and his endeavour to strengthen bilateral relations between India and Kuwait.

PM Modi dedicated the award to the long-standing friendship between India and Kuwait, to the Indian community in Kuwait, and to the 1.4 billion people of India.

This is the 20th international honour given to PM Modi by a country.

Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the amir of Kuwait conferred 'The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer' on PM Modi. Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the prime minister of Kuwait, also graced the occasion.

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