PM Modi Conferred Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, His 32nd International Honour, During Oslo Visit
The honour marks Modi’s 32nd international award and his first visit to Norway in 43 years, as he held talks with Jonas Gahr Støre.
- On Monday, King Harald V conferred the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Oslo, Norway's highest civilian honor recognizing exceptional service to the nation and mankind.
- Marking his maiden trip, the Indian Prime Minister arrived in Oslo for a two-day stay, representing the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in 43 years following his departure from Sweden.
- During delegation-level talks, Modi and Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr discussed resolving the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East conflict through dialogue while thanking Norway for supporting India after the Pahalgam terror attack last year.
- This recognition marks Modi's 32nd international honor, following his recent receipt of Sweden's Royal Order of the Polar Star, which he dedicated to the 140 crore people of India.
- According to the Royal House, recipients must return the insignia to the Council of the Order upon death or promotion; the merit award spans five categories from the Grand Cross to Knight.
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PM Modi conferred Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, his 32nd international honour, during Oslo visit
PM Modi and Norway's PM Støre have agreed to ‘Green Strategic Partnership’. PM Modi was awarded Norway's highest civilian honour and he reached Norway earlier on Monday for a two-day visit after concluding his trip to Sweden.
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PM Modi receives Norway's highest civilian honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Norway's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. This marks his 32nd international award. The honour recognizes his contributions to India-Norway relations and his leadership. Earlier, he was awarded Sweden's Royal Order of the Polar Star.
After Sweden, Norway Confers its Highest Honour, Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, on PM Modi
The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit and is awarded in recognition of outstanding service and contribution towards strengthening ties with Norway and the international community.
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