PM Modi receives Russia's prestigious civilian honour, Order of St Andrew the Apostle

The Order of St Andrew the Apostle is the highest state decoration of Russia

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Updated At : 12:52 AM Jul 10, 2024 IST

Moscow, July 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday officially conferred the ‘Order of St Andrew the Apostle’ award by Russian President Vladimir Putin for exceptional services in promoting bilateral ties between the two countries.

Vladimir Putin honours Narendra Modi. PTI

“Honoured to receive the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. I dedicate it to the people of India,” Modi said in a post on X after receiving the award at a ceremony here.

Established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great in honour of Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russia, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle is the highest state decoration of Russia.

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