Abu Dhabi, April 4: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday, awarded Zayed Medal, the highest decoration awarded to kings, presidents and heads of states on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Indian Prime Minister was given the highest honour of the Gulf country for his role in consolidating the long-standing friendship and joint strategic cooperation between the two countries. Narendra Modi Receives ‘Champions of the Earth’ Award, UN Secretary-General Says ‘Indian PM Has Not Just Recognised Climate Change but Acted on It’.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that PM Modi played a pivotal role in enhancing bilateral ties between the two nations to the level of comprehensive strategic relations. The deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces tweeted, “We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost. In appreciation of his efforts, the UAE President grants him the Zayed Medal.”

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's tweet:

Earlier in October last year, PM Modi was conferred with the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize for his contributions to the growth of Indian and global economies. With this, Modi will become the 14th laureate of the Seoul Peace Prize. The Seoul Peace Prize Committee has awarded the 68-year old Prime Minister in recognition of his dedication to improving international cooperation, raising global economic growth and accelerating the Human Development of the people of India.

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