Nicosia/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today awarded Cyprus’ highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, by President Nikos Christodoulides at the presidential palace in Nicosia.
PM Modi said he is humbled to receive the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III' of Cyprus and dedicated it to the friendship between the two nations.
The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:
“An award dedicated to the trusted India-Cyprus friendship & 1.4 billion people of India.
“President @Christodulides conferred PM @narendramodi with the ‘Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III’ of Cyprus.
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An award dedicated to the trusted friendship & 1.4 billion Indians!
“The honour reflects the enduring India – Cyprus bilateral partnership and shared commitment to work together for the common vision for peace, progress and prosperity.”
Earlier, the PM was warmly welcomed by the Cyprus President at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia and accorded a ceremonial welcome.
The two sides are set to hold official talks later today, to be followed by the signing of some agreements.
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