World News | PM Modi Conferred with Brazil's Highest Civilian Award

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Brazil's highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross.

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Brasilia, Jul 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Brazil's highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross.

The honour was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in recognition of PM Modi's notable contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing India-Brazil cooperation across key global platforms.

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This is the 26th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by a foreign government since he assumed office in May 2014.

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