The award comes in appreciation of PM Modi's role in consolidating the long-standing friendship and joint strategic cooperation between the two countries. (File photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred on the Zayed Medal by UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The Zayed Medal is the highest decoration awarded to kings, presidents and heads of states.
The award comes in appreciation of PM Modi's role in consolidating the long-standing friendship and joint strategic cooperation between the two countries.
The UAE president on Thursday said PM Modi had played a pivotal role in enhancing bilateral ties to the level of comprehensive strategic relations.
"By granting our dear friend the Indian Prime Minister the Zayed Medal, we express our appreciation for his role and efforts in developing friendly relations and extending bridges of cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of India in various fields," Sheikh Mohamed added, as reported by the local media.
Sheikh Mohamed further 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."
