ABU DHABI, Aug. 24 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was Saturday conferred the UAE's highest civilian award, the Order of Zayed, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening ties between India and the Gulf nation.
"An incomparable honour reflecting our warm ties," Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
"PM @narendramodi conferred with the prestigious 'Order of Zayed' by HH Crown Prince of UAE @MohamedBinZayed, the highest civilian honor of UAE for PM's contribution in strengthening relations between India and UAE," Kumar wrote.
Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive the award. He has already been conferred with Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour - the King Abdulaziz Sash.
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