INDIA
DNA Web Team | Apr 04, 2019, 05:48 PM IST
1.King Abdulaziz Sash( 2016)
The award is named after Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of the modern Saudi state. The Prime Minister was conferred the prestigious award by King Salman bin Abdulaziz at the Royal Court where they held extensive talks on a range of bilateral, regional and international issues.
(Pic: PM Modi receiving the King Abulaziz Sash)
World leaders who have received the honour include Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, British Prime Minister David Cameron, US President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
2.Afghanistan's highest civilian honour-- Amir Amanullah Khan Award (2016)
Modi is the first Indian and is among a handful of foreign leaders to receive the award.
Modi had also tweeted "My deepest gratitude to the Government of Afghanistan for conferring the Amir Amanullah Khan Award."
The award is named after Afghan national hero Amanullah Khan who championed the cause of Afghanistan's freedom. He was the ruler of the Emirate of Afghanistan from 1919-1929.
(Pic: PM Modi receiving Afghanistan's top award)
3.UN's Champion of Earth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded with UN's highest environmental honour, bestowed upon five other individuals and organisations, for his leadership of the International Solar Alliance and pledge to eliminate single use plastic in India by 2022.
Six of the world's most outstanding environmental changemakers have been recognised with the Champions of the Earth Award. "This years' laureates are recognised for a combination of bold, innovative and tireless efforts to tackle some of the most urgent environmental issues of our times," the UN Environment Programme said. French President Emmanuel Macron and Modi have been jointly recognised in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action, including Macron's work on the Global Pact for the Environment and Modi's unprecedented pledge to eliminate all single-use plastic in India by 2022
(Pic: PM Modi receiving UN's top award)
4.Seoul Peace Prize
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the prestigious Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth.
The award was presented to him by the Seoul Peace Prize Foundation at a grand ceremony.
A short film on the life and achievements of Prime Minister Modi was also screened at the event.
While conferring the award on Modi, the award committee recognised his contribution to the growth of Indian and global economies, crediting 'Modinomics' for reducing social and economic disparity between the rich and the poor.
The committee also credited him for his contribution toward regional and global peace through a proactive policy with countries around the world.
Modi is the 14th recipient of the award and the past laureates included former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and renowned international relief organizations like Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam.
(Pic: PM Modi receiving the Seoul Peace Prize)
5.Grand collar of Palestine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the 'Grand Collar' of the State of Palestine.
Ther award was bestowed on him by Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas in recognition of his contribution to strengthening the age-old relationship between India and Palestine.
The award was conferred on PM Modi after the conclusion of a bilateral meeting with President Abbas.
Commendation of Grand Collar read,"in recognition of his wise leadership, lofty national and international stature, in appreciation of his efforts to promote historic relations between Palestine and India; in acknowledgement of his support to our people's right to freedom so that peace prevails in region”
(Pic: PM Modi being bestowed the Grand Collar of Palestine)
6.PM Modi conferred the Zayed Model
PM Modi conferred the highest civilian award of UAE--the Zayed medal. pic.twitter.com/Z39eHlaro5
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