PRIME Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal for his role in strengthening the ties between both the countries. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the medal to Modi. With this recognition, Prime Minister Modi has now received 35 international honours from countries across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas since 2016, the highest number received by any Indian Prime Minister. Some of these decorations have centuries-old histories. Last month, Seychelles honoured Prime Minister Modi with the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, the island nation’s highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development.

 

“This morning, I have also been conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour with immense affection. This honour belongs to the crores of Indians... It belongs to the sentiments of the people of Indonesia, to the historic and intimate ties between India and Indonesia,” Prime Minister’s Office posted on X. “I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo Ji, the Government of Indonesia, and the people here: PM @narendramodi,” the post said.